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searching for high ground

Thumbnail image for searching for high ground by Richard de Gouveia March 15, 2013

When looking to head out on a photographic safari it is imperative to leave early to get out before sunrise. The blanket of mist clings to the bush just as the cool air clings to the goosebumps developing on our skin as we pulled out of the lodge. The overcast morning promised a beautiful sunrise [...]

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i thought i saw a puddy cat

Thumbnail image for i thought i saw a puddy cat by Ben Coley March 5, 2013

The last few days have seen a spate of cat sightings that has left the rangers and guests extremely pleased with their safaris! The catalyst for this feline extravaganza: the Sparta males. Their presence has meant that the Southern Pride has been AWOL for a while now, doing everything they can to avoid these intruding [...]

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a spot of cheetah

Thumbnail image for a spot of cheetah by Richard de Gouveia March 4, 2013

Seeing cheetah anywhere in the Kruger National Park is a treat but we have been very fortunate to enjoy the last few days with this rare and endangered cat. He has been on top form posing for all the guests and the cameras alike and here are some of the shots that us rangers have [...]

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hit and miss

Thumbnail image for hit and miss by Sabi Sabi February 20, 2013

His shoulder blades were pumping much like the pistons of a fine tuned engine, smoothly propelling his body inches closer to what was a potential meal for the next few days. This is how we came across the Young Selati male and it instantly threw everyone on the Land Rover onto the edge of their [...]

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this! is! sparta!

Thumbnail image for this! is! sparta! by Ben Coley February 18, 2013

Ok, so the line from 300 might be a little cheesy or perhaps even lost on some of you but the parallels are rather relevant at the moment. The dynamics of the lion population at Sabi Sabi has been crying out for change of late. The epic nature of the Southern Pride’s reign has limited [...]

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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 February 16, 2013

The bush is a magical place that makes the soul sing with joy. For me the best time of the day is the early morning. The sound of the alarm going off is never a pleasant one but once you have switched it off, the sounds of birds chirping flows through the body like a [...]

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it takes two to tango

Thumbnail image for it takes two to tango by Ben Coley February 7, 2013

In a recent poll of the most iconic animals in Africa, the giraffe surprisingly destroyed all its competition by an overwhelming margin. Nothing in the bush causes more oooh’s and aaaah’s than the elegant giraffe. Sometimes it reminds me of bonfire night in England where there are massive firework displays and the cacophony of explosions [...]

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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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