by ecom | Nov 16, 2020 | Conservation, Reserve
Limpopo-Lipadi’s Operations Manager, Duane, writes about the importance of keystone species, like vultures, in our ecosystems and the role our reserve can play in preserving this vital species: “It is often the case in modern-day nature conservation that iconic...
by ecom | Oct 12, 2020 | Conservation, Reserve
We posted the incredible story of the biggest elephant translocation in Southern Africa, some weeks ago. Now, a documentary has been produced about the journey and we couldn’t wait to share a sneak preview with you. With a big thank you to all the people that...
by ecom | Sep 14, 2020 | Conservation, Reserve
Botswana’s national bird is the kgori (Setswana) or kori bustard and we are proud that a number of these birds call Limpopo-Lipadi their home. The kgori is the largest (and heaviest) flying bird native to Africa, weighing up to 12,5kg. While they are found throughout...
by ecom | Aug 7, 2020 | Anti Poaching, Conservation
Over the last couple of weeks, a Herculean operation has been taking place at Limpopo-Lipadi: 20 bull elephants are being captured to be relocated to Makgadikgadi National Park, located 650 kilometres from the Reserve. Please read our post of 13 July 2020 to...
by ecom | Jun 15, 2020 | Conservation, Reserve
The world is in different stages of lockdown and while we’re not sure when we can visit our beloved Limpopo-Lipadi again, the conservation and maintenance work in the reserve continues with more fervour than ever. Lately, the maintenance team has been hard at work...
by ecom | Jun 8, 2020 | Conservation, Reserve
In the last days before the Botswana lockdown, Graham Morgan visited the reserve with some Australian friends, who had heard about the marvels of Limpopo-Lipadi and couldn’t wait to check things out for themselves. Here is Graham’s account of four blissful days: “The...
