by Nick-Kapama | Oct 2, 2024 | Bush Walk, conservation, Environment, Featured Articles, Food, Hippo, Nature, SpaWellness Centre
There’s something truly magical about starting your day in the heart of the African wilderness. The crisp morning air, the soft light of the rising sun, and the sounds of wildlife stirring awake create an atmosphere of serenity and connection like no other. At Kapama,...
by Nick-Kapama | Sep 13, 2024 | Big 5, Buffalo Camp, conservation, Environment, Featured Articles, Hippo, Hippopotamus, Leopard, ranger
Every safari drive holds the potential for a surprise, no matter how many times you’ve ventured into the bush. Recently, I had one such unexpected sighting that still amazes me—a rare encounter involving hippos, a leopard, and even a lone dagga boy (buffalo bull). The...
by Nick-Kapama | Aug 22, 2022 | Big 5, conservation, Environment, Featured Articles, Hippo, Hippopotamus, Lion, Wild encounters
Everyone knows the lion is the king of the jungle, or “the bush is” … but is he really? Seeing a male lion out on patrol is always an incredible moment for guests while on safari. What made this particular sighting even more special was this lion had a...
by Nick-Kapama | Feb 15, 2022 | Environment, Featured Articles, Hippo, Hippopotamus, Wild encounters
World Hippo Day – 15th February Today 15th February is a day when the world celebrates the Hippopotamus, one of the oddest animals in Africa. Although they are known to be one of Africas most dangerous animals, there is far more to this animal than just...
by Nick-Kapama | Nov 14, 2018 | Featured Articles, Hippo, Hippopotamus, Wild encounters
To be a male hippo is not an easy thing. Granted, your first year or two is wonderful with mom, being by your side almost 24/7, protects you from crocodiles, Lions and other potential threats. However, as soon as you sexually mature, then it gets tough. There are huge...
by Nick-Kapama | Jun 5, 2018 | Big 5, Competitions, Featured Articles, General, Hippo, Hippopotamus, Leopard, Lion, ranger, Staff, Tracker, Wild encounters
We are once again proud to announce the winners in the Kapama staff Photo Competition. For the past few years, Kapama has held a competition whereby its staff can submit interesting and wonderful photographs taken while out and about on the Reserve. It is not only for...
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