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my favourite photos of 2012 – part 1

Thumbnail image for my favourite photos of 2012 – part 1 by Richard de Gouveia December 14, 2012

2012 has been a fantastic year and I feel blessed to have spent it at what has recently been rated as the Best Safari Lodge in Africa and the 6th best hotel in the world. To be a part of such an amazing establishment leaves me with goose bumps and even more pride than words [...]

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survival of the quickest

Thumbnail image for survival of the quickest by Ben Coley December 9, 2012

But for a few notable exceptions, animals are not known for their problem solving abilities. Most rely on primeval instinct that has been passed on to them through generation after generation. The knowledge of what to do and when is as natural for them as is taking their next breath. This instinct courses through their [...]

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fear of the dark

Thumbnail image for fear of the dark by Ben Coley December 1, 2012

Fear of the unknown is probably the only phobia that affects every single person on the planet. There are many irrational fears peppered through the psyche of the everyday man (or woman) on the street but most are borne of unpleasant past experiences. What has enabled human beings to rise to an unsurpassed intellectual plane [...]

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they grow up so quickly

Thumbnail image for they grow up so quickly by Richard de Gouveia November 24, 2012

What a great couple of days we have had with my favourite leopard, Nottins. This 13-year-old female just has such an aura about her that leaves me stunned every time I see her. This old girl still has what it takes to keep her genetics going and after her son, Selati male, was chased off [...]

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bringing home the bacon

Thumbnail image for bringing home the bacon by Richard de Gouveia November 5, 2012

As a guide we get to spend countless hours out in the bush, which inevitably leads to seeing some of the most amazing sightings. Yesterday morning was one of those days for one of our Earth Lodge rangers, Michell Steinberg. Her safari plan for the morning was to try to find Sandriver who had been [...]

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climbing cats

Thumbnail image for climbing cats by Richard de Gouveia October 31, 2012

What an amazing 2 days!! Saying that the cats were being more than obliging and posing doesn’t even begin to explain exactly what the cats were up to. As I left the lodge I heard the call come in over the radio that a cheetah had been found and that sent my adrenalin levels sky [...]

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enemy invasion

Thumbnail image for enemy invasion by Richard de Gouveia October 26, 2012

There is nothing quite like seeing lions but when you have been watching the interaction of a pride for 3 years and go out on safari only to see three new males in their prime lying in the heart of Southern Pride territory – this sends shivers of excitement down my spine! What a feeling! [...]

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a lucky streak

Thumbnail image for a lucky streak by Richard de Gouveia October 25, 2012

What a couple of days out here in the African Bush! Sabi Sabi has been abuzz with action, interaction and incredible sightings leaving me feeling like a junky waiting for my next hit. Over the last 4 drives it feels like I just can’t go wrong and we have been fortunate enough to see almost [...]

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back in the saddle

Thumbnail image for back in the saddle by Richard de Gouveia October 23, 2012

After an amazing leave I am so happy to be back in the bush. Although the weather has been far from perfect, the beauty of the electrical storms that we have had over the last few days has been staggering. The full power of nature resounding across the now lush bushveld just leaves me with [...]

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new kidz on the block

Thumbnail image for new kidz on the block by Ben Coley October 14, 2012

The dynamics of the lion population took an interesting turn a couple of days ago: 2 unknown males were spotted in the east of our reserve sleeping through the heat of the day. Although identification was difficult, we could clearly see that both looked in their prime and sported magnificent manes. It looks as if [...]

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