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A European moving to Botswana…
As a reserve we are happy and proud to have - since almost two years - a full time researcher, veterinarian and volunteer coordinator on the team, Gabriella from Italy. She takes us back to the moment that she made her first acquaintance with Limpopo-Lipadi: “For a...
Under the Baobab Trees
Shareholder Karoly and company had a nice surprise when they stopped for sundowners: “One of our favourite places in the reserve for a good sundowner is underneath the giant Baobab on the Middle Plains, in which buffalo weavers build their large nests. While unpacking...
A rough night out in the reserve!
The perks of being the general manager of Limpopo-Lipadi: living smack bam in the middle of the reserve, with all the wildlife at your doorstep, or in this case: at your bedroom window... Often times a dream, sometimes pretty noisy and scary. Read the recount of...
Leopard Comes for Morning Tea
What are the odds: drinking your morning tea, taking a bite from your banana muffin and then … something moves in the corner of your eyes.
How to build a nest fit for a lady
At Limpopo-Lipadi we have numerous trees that look like somebody hung dozens and dozens of lampions for decoration. But if you move closer, you see that those trees are home to the gregarious and sedentary weaverbirds with their beautiful woven ‘basket’ nests. You can...
Giraffe calf first steps: clumsily but steadily
Although giraffes may not have a special season for giving birth, this giraffe calf was born in the middle of the green season, adding more baby joy to this season. It was found right beside the road, with his mother munching on leaves just a couple of metres away. It...