On a beautiful afternoon safari while watching a hippo rest in a watering hole in front of Earth Lodge. We had a sudden strong smell of something that had died, and it was coming from the main lodge area. We decided to drive and have a look if we could find anything. The smell got… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 321
It’s not only about the Big 5 when on safari – how adorable was this sighting of little impala heads barely sticking out above the long grass!? This female elephant was moving through some thickets together with the rest of the herd, keeping a close eye on the youngsters who were keenly investigating their surroundings…. [Read More]
Changing seasons
In the city, you can feel the change, a nip in the air as you climb into the car with darkness still surrounding you, headlights on, as you leave the house for work. This was not the case a few months ago… We feel this change in the bush too, game drives start later in… [Read More]
My first few weeks back
It’s a chilly Monday morning, I am already up and dressed in my warm clothes (all four layers of clothing). I keep peering out my window waiting impatiently for the break of dawn. At first light I grab my camera, binoculars and the rest of my gear and head out to my vehicle. It`s been… [Read More]