by ecom | Jul 22, 2019 | Conservation, Reserve, Sightings
During our two-yearly game counts it’s always striking to see some high numbers of animals that you hardly ever see or only in a far distance. We seem to have a striking number of bush pigs, but most of us have only seen them in a glimpse, let alone have a good shot...
by ecom | Jul 8, 2019 | Conservation, Reserve, Science
When you come to think of it, most mammals have pretty boring coats of brown or grey with some dapples here and there. So when you see the bold patterns of giraffes and zebra’s, you can’t help but wonder why. Is there a reason why these animals are dressed the way...
by ecom | May 6, 2019 | Conservation, Reserve, Sightings
All endemic creatures great and small are well represented in the Reserve, but where many people’s interest is often focused on seeing the Big Five we also like to put some light on those smaller creatures with their interesting social lives and habits. Like for...
by ecom | Apr 25, 2019 | Community, Conservation, Reserve
Some people ask why on earth anyone would trade a comfy bed in our lodges for a sleep out in the Reserve. The answer is simple: for the incredible (and comfortable) experience of being out there in the open space, tents with great beds set out, ‘braai’ dinner prepared...
by ecom | Mar 11, 2019 | Conservation, Reserve, Volunteers
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...
by ecom | Mar 7, 2019 | Conservation, Reserve
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...
