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On the look-out for an evening meal

A common resident and yet always a good surprise to find: A spotted eagle owl perched on a branch while you are on a night drive. Easy to recognise and identify with its conspicuous ear-tufts and large yellow eyes, this night flyer also goes by the name of African...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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