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the southern pride from a different view

by Richard de Gouveia on May 16, 2012

Due to the fact that we restrict cat sightings to three vehicles per sighting in order to limit the stress on the animals and to ensure that the guests get the true essence of a private safari each ranger will have a different view on each sighting. Here are a few pictures taken by Michell (Bush Lodge ranger) of the lions feeding on a kudu that was taken down a few days ago.

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southern strength

Thumbnail image for southern strength by Richard de Gouveia May 14, 2012

As we got onto the vehicle ready to head out on the afternoon safari, my guests asked how I planned to top the last two safaris. The grins on their faces showed how happy they were with what they had seen and the sarcasm in their voices clearly indicated that they didn’t believe it could [...]

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mapogo male lions

Thumbnail image for mapogo male lions by Richard de Gouveia May 10, 2012

It has all been happening on Sabi Sabi over the last few days. After the hippo died the predator activity went through the roof with the Southern Pride and the Kruger males feeding off the carcass as well as a huge clan of hyenas. With all this commotion the Mapogos also found their way down [...]

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kings of the jungle

Thumbnail image for kings of the jungle by Ben Coley May 9, 2012

A crisp autumn morning greeted us as we left Bush Lodge with the sky decorated in subtle hues of red and orange as the sun began its daily ascent over the horizon. Our breath caused puffs of condensation as we exhaled the fresh pure air that only those of you that have experienced the bush [...]

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rhinos mating

Thumbnail image for rhinos mating by Richard de Gouveia May 3, 2012

Another chilly autumn morning and we set out on drive. After having so many amazing sightings of lions, leopards mating and elephants passing right by the car, I decided that we would take it easy and head down to the Sabi River for some coffee and explore some of the smaller things that nature had [...]

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wondrous wild dogs

Thumbnail image for wondrous wild dogs by Richard de Gouveia April 24, 2012

As I was getting ready for the arrival of my new guests, a message was sent out to all the rangers that one of our rangers, Michell, had found the wild dogs on a double impala kill! When she arrived, after following the mass of vultures that were falling from the sky hoping to get [...]

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one cat’s loss is another cat’s gain

Thumbnail image for one cat’s loss is another cat’s gain by Richard de Gouveia April 17, 2012

The day had warmed up considerably after a cold and everyone was in high spirits to see what would be in store for them on the afternoon safari. We left Little Bush Camp and the first stop was to show them the immense skull of a rhino that had been killed by an elephant. As [...]

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catfight round 2

Thumbnail image for catfight round 2 by Richard de Gouveia April 13, 2012

The morning started off mild and overcast as the next cold front started to push in from the South. Our goal for the morning was to find a leopard and boy did we find what we were looking for. As we made our approach to join another vehicle that was with the dominant male from [...]

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what a way to start the day

Thumbnail image for what a way to start the day by Richard de Gouveia April 12, 2012

There is something magical about leaving the lodge before the sun is up. I love to take my guests up to the open area above Little Bush Camp, settle them down to silence and wait for the sun to show itself. As the sun came over the horizon we took in all the sounds of [...]

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leopards in action

Thumbnail image for leopards in action by Richard de Gouveia April 10, 2012

The cold bite of winter is starting to grip the bush as the first cold front passes through. With all the guests making their way to the vehicle for morning safari, Solly, my tracker, hears a noise in the distance. It’s the unmistakeable noise of leopards mating and they are right by Little Bush Camp. [...]

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