It’s all a matter of luck

A fan of Gary Player, who had watched him hole a shot from a bunker, said to him, “that was a bit of luck”. Player replied: “Yes, I suppose so, but I find that the more I practise, the luckier I get.” We find that the same applies to game viewing. The more...

Bushbuck Keeping us Company

Sometimes, you don’t even have to leave your bed for a game sighting. Most of our lodges are located along the Limpopo riverbed, where enough wildlife pass by during the day and night. During the day, vervet monkeys and sometimes baboons pay the lodges a visit...

Taking your Best Shot at Birding

Bird photography is a special form of wildlife observation. It requires a good eye and a good camera. With the enormous variety of bird species at Limpopo-Lipadi, it is definitely worthwhile to invest a bit of time and effort into birding. Many of us record the...

Sundowner Time

For many of us, sundowner time is the best time of the day. The golden hour just before the sun sets creates the most beautiful light for photography, nocturnal animals come out, and it is the time for drinks at a well-chosen spot to enjoy the light, the animals and...

A Morning in the Life of a Shareholder

Long-time shareholders, Walt and Thea have been frequenting Limpopo-Lipadi on a regular basis. When they come, they like to stay for an extended period, up to many weeks at a time so that they can fully enjoy the slow safari pace and the bounty of the bush at the...