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super sightings

on Dec 21, 2012

What a great few days, we have been so lucky to see the things we have. The bush has been pumping and even with the sprinkles of rain here and there, the animals have been performing perfectly. Floppy Ears’ cubs have been seen very regularly and are spending more and more time with the pride. Their playful nature and the willing babysitters, in the form of the sub adults, have provided us with hours of entertainment for all the guests who have had the opportunity to see them.

Sandriver is looking amazing and has been devastating the warthog population after he killed 2 warthogs in 2 days. His blind eye looks straight through you as his majesty shines bright. It amazes me that at 13 years of age he remains in such good condition. Through all my time in the bush, he has stood out for me as the most magnificent cat and in years to come, I will look back on him with the fondest of memories.

The elephants have been everywhere, with big and small herds moving through the reserve, big males following them and the inevitable interaction that comes with the males and females coming together. We have also enjoyed a myriad of buffalo sightings over the last few days.

Before I sound like I have been Big 5’ing, the bush is just filled with the sounds of summer. Getting up early to the sound of the dawn chorus echoing across the savannah, filling the ears with the beautiful noise of the bush and when the birds drift off to sleep, the insects and frogs take over. Life is flourishing all across the reserve and whilst enjoying dinner, the loud roars of the Kruger male moving in front of the lodge quickly silence us. Even the insects went quiet at the booming bass escaping from this beautiful male in his prime. What a blessing to be able to enjoy this and show the guests all the amazing sights, sounds and smells of our little piece of heaven.

  • by: Richard de Gouveia (Little Bush Camp ranger)
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