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the clock is ticking

Thumbnail image for the clock is ticking by Ben Coley February 1, 2013

Geoffrey Chaucer once said, “Time and tide wait for no man”. Never was a truer word spoken. Time cannot be changed or regained. We are all slaves to time. In fact, as you read this, you have lost 10 seconds that you will never get back… It can never be taken back and dictates our [...]

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the bush gods

Thumbnail image for the bush gods by Ben Coley January 29, 2013

The bush: Nature’s mosaic. The environment that surrounds us is a perfectly balanced amalgamation of all things great and small. From the microscopic bacteria to the largest tree, each individual performs independently, yet coexists in perfect harmony. However, sometimes I wonder if there is not more to it; a bigger picture that we seem to [...]

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summer rains

Thumbnail image for summer rains by Sabi Sabi January 24, 2013

At Sabi Sabi, when clouds appear on the horizon one can quite safely assume that if it rains, it will pour. With this in mind and the anniversary of the 2012 flood looming, we were on edge. Would there be an action replay of what was experienced one year ago almost to the day? When [...]

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what a way to start 2013

Thumbnail image for what a way to start 2013 by Richard de Gouveia January 19, 2013

I had a feeling this was going to be a good year especially seeing as though we made it through the end of the world unscathed. Through the festive season all the lodges were jam packed, energies were high and the bush was pumping. After the start that we had with the Southern Pride pulling [...]

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baby making weather

Thumbnail image for baby making weather by Richard de Gouveia January 16, 2013

For the last few days the bush has had a blanket of clouds covering it, which has intermittently deposited a fine mist of rain over the vegetation. It has been the perfect weather for rest and relaxation as it has not been too hot and as us rangers would put it…it is perfect weather for [...]

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bird of paradise

Thumbnail image for bird of paradise by Ben Coley January 15, 2013

Summer is a time for birds to begin their annual courtship and for many this involves relocating to make advantage of improved resources. The stunning African Paradise Flycatcher is an example of an intra-African migrant which spends the winter in areas north of South Africa but makes its way to the Kruger area when the [...]

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twin elephants

Thumbnail image for twin elephants by Sabi Sabi January 12, 2013

After a long distance spot by my tracker Eric, we found ourselves negotiating our way through some fairly thick bush. As we rounded a massive termite mound the bush opened up in front of us. On the far side of the small open area, feeding slowly towards us, was a herd of elephants. The sight [...]

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the lion eats tonight

Thumbnail image for the lion eats tonight by Richard de Gouveia January 9, 2013

There is something absolutely magical about the bush at night. You would expect that the bush goes silent as everything goes to sleep but in fact the bush just starts to wake up. Nature has a shift work system whereby when one animal goes to sleep another wakes up to take its place. After our [...]

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starting off

Thumbnail image for starting off by Sabi Sabi January 7, 2013

It is close to a year ago now since I first arrived at Sabi Sabi to start my career as a guide. On the first evening so much uncertainty lay ahead but the whooping of a lone hyena combing the night reminded me of what I was here for, my love of the African bush. [...]

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all lion around

Thumbnail image for all lion around by Richard de Gouveia January 5, 2013

After one of the most spectacular kills witnessed at Sabi Sabi, the Southern Pride was lazy and their bellies full. For the next couple of days they moved a few hundred metres before going comatose again. This is what lions do and I am sure that is why they got the name lion, because they [...]

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