by ecom | Jan 22, 2019 | Sightings
The ‘green season’ is upon us as we speak, with a completely different arena of wildlife viewing than in other seasons. But that doesn’t stop us from sharing this simply beautiful shot of a young male leopard quenching his thirst at one of our...
by ecom | Jan 18, 2019 | Sightings
Around the time that the rainy season kicks in, is also the time that some animal species choose to have their babies. New, fresh grass and leaves come out everywhere, especially after the first rains, so food is plentiful for all on the Reserve. Whenever you go out...
by ecom | Jan 4, 2019 | Sightings
Ever so regularly we get a gentle reminder that at Limpopo-Lipadi we are really out in the bush and possibly ‘trespassing’ in the territory of our wildlife. Or sometimes just making it easy for them to find a meal on the premises. We have all learned...
by ecom | Dec 28, 2018 | Sightings
At the end of a windy and rather cold afternoon, just before sunset, we ran into one of our wild dog packs at a waterhole. Like most carnivores, wild dogs sleep a lot. The ones we have on the Reserve are no different – in the hot hours of the day they find shade, they...
by ecom | Dec 17, 2018 | Sightings
At Limpopo-Lipadi we are lucky to have a healthy population of giraffes, which are a regular sight in all seasons. You see them practically every day, while they tower over the bush and move elegantly through the thick mopane forests or on the open plains, looking for...
by ecom | Dec 10, 2018 | Sightings
A troop of baboons can be a noisy bunch, screeching, fighting, playing, climbing up and down their favourite trees, using our solar panels as a slide… And usually, when they hear a game drive vehicle approaching, they show a mix of curiosity and upheaval. Not...
