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World Pangolin Day

World Pangolin Day

Every year, on the third Saturday of February, the world unites to celebrate World Pangolin Day, raising awareness about the plight of these unique yet critically endangered creatures.

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Fascinating Facts about Hyenas

Fascinating Facts about Hyenas

Hyenas are one the most misunderstood animal in Africa, known to be the bad guy of the African bush. But they do what they have to do to stay alive in the harsh African bush.

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Zebras vs Wild Dogs

Zebras vs Wild Dogs

When we arrived we noticed some zebra making their way closer to the dogs. With the dazzle of zebra was a very small foal. When the dogs spotted the baby, you could see their excitement escalate.

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Miracle Rhino Story

Miracle Rhino Story

Miracle story of a female rhino who was brutally attached by poachers and left for dead after both horns were removed.

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Sustainability – At the heart of Kapama

Sustainability – At the heart of Kapama

Sustainability and being responsible global citizens are at the heart of everything we do at Kapama Private Game Reserve. Our world’s natural resources are at risk, and finding and maintaining ecological balance is one of our core values.

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Assistant guides move up the ranks!

Assistant guides move up the ranks!

Over the years a large number of our trackers have come from the areas surrounding Kapama. One of our biggest focuses with regards to our guiding team, has been to assist not only our guides but more importantly our trackers to move through the different FGASA levels.

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Who is the boss?

Who is the boss?

Everyone knows who the king of the jungle is, or, “the bush” … but is he really?

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Interesting facts you many not know about elephants

Interesting facts you many not know about elephants

The great giant of Africa is the largest land mammal. These gentle giants can weigh up to 6000 kg for the bulls and females can weigh more than 3600kg. Even with all this weight, you will struggle to hear them as they move between the trees.

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World Female Ranger Day

World Female Ranger Day

Kapama Private Game Reserve is proud of the role we play in empowering women. World Female Ranger Day, in its 2nd year of existence, is celebrated on 23 June. It hopes to amplify the female presence protecting wildlife. This global awareness day aims to celebrate, support and shine a spotlight on women on the frontlines of conservation.

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

Kapama Private Game Reserve is proud of the role we play in empowering women. Today is International Women’s Day and we honour and pay tribute to our proud female Field Guides, and other female staff, pioneering the path forward for other women to follow.

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World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day

When you hear the term “wildlife,” most people might picture animals, but it includes not only the animals but flora and fauna in the area as well.

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Solitary Survivors

Solitary Survivors

Leopards have a lot of competition out in the wild like Lions and Hyenas, even though they are great hunters.

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World Pangolin Day

World Pangolin Day

The 19th of February is a special day in Wild Life Conservation. It is a day dedicated to spreading the word about the pangolin. Although pangolins are not very well known, they are one of the most threatened animals on earth.

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World Hippo Day

World Hippo Day

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 being feared.

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International Zebra Day

International Zebra Day

Today is world Zebra day. It’s a day to create awareness around the need to protect the beloved Zebra, one of the most iconic grazing animals of Africa.

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A Fighting Chance!

A Fighting Chance!

Over five years ago, on 19 January 2016, the mother of the rhino calf endured an attack from poachers and almost lost her life. Our safari Manager Liezel recalls that devasting morning like it was yesterday.

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