by ecom | Jul 29, 2019 | Conservation, Sightings
For those of you who have yet to encounter him: meet Cheeky, the well-deserved nickname says it all for this elephant bull with crooked left tusk, who loves to challenge you upon an encounter with him. Should you run into him, don’t be fooled by his attitude of first...
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...
