Small but mighty relatives

Small but mighty relatives

Small but mighty relatives By: Limpopo-Lipadi | Date: Jan 20, 2026 | Sightings Did you know that the humble rock hyrax (or dassie) sunning itself on Limpopo-Lipadi’s rocky outcrops has a surprising family tree? These little, rabbit-sized mammals are the closest living...
A Storm of Wings

A Storm of Wings

A Storm of Wings By: Limpopo-Lipadi | Date: Nov 18, 2025 | Sightings An incredible natural phenomenon unfolded over the early weeks of summer. After several years of drought, last season’s rains brought new life to the Reserve. The bush has flourished, with grasses,...
Predators in the Stillness

Predators in the Stillness

Predators in the Stillness By: Limpopo-Lipadi | Date: Nov 11, 2025 | Sightings Co-owner Mauro always has stories to share, and now, looking back on his stay at Limpopo-Lipadi in August, is not an exception: “At first, we didn’t see her. Only the dry grass moving...
Gone Twitching

Gone Twitching

Gone Twitching By: Limpopo-Lipadi | Date: Nov 6, 2025 | Sightings When your father (in law) is Chairman of a birding club and he joins you on your stay at the Reserve, you are bound to know where this trip will take you. Co-owners Kirsty and Craig asked him to do a...
A Spectacular Shared Moment at the Waterhole

A Spectacular Shared Moment at the Waterhole

A Spectacular Shared Moment at the Waterhole By: Limpopo-Lipadi | Date: Oct 16, 2025 | Sightings As the last light of day faded, James, a resident biologist, found himself at a waterhole enjoying the quiet of dusk. What seemed like an ordinary evening quickly turned...
Between Dusk and Dawn

Between Dusk and Dawn

Between Dusk and Dawn By: Limpopo-Lipadi | Date: Oct 07, 2025 | Sightings Safari activities usually take place between dawn and dusk, and sometimes just after dark. At Limpopo-Lipadi, there are no set hours for going on a game drive, but more often than not, we return...