Species name: Steenbok Scientific Name: Raphicerus campestris Weight: Male: 10-13 kg – Female: 10-13kg Shoulder Height: Male: 50cm – Female: 50cm General Habitat: Open savanna and grassland areas scattered with medium to small bushes and shrubs that provide enough shelter. They avoid dense thickets. Diet: They are mixed feeders. They eat a variety of grasses,… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 275
We have experienced some hot days this past week, with animals frequenting the numerous waterholes throughout the reserve, as well as in front of the lodges. Often overlooked, the Impala is undoubtedly one of the most efficient and successful species at Sabi Sabi. We sat in a large herd as the sun rose and marvelled… [Read More]
Southern Ground Hornbill
Species name: Southern Ground-Hornbill Scientific name: Bucorvus leadbeateri Weight: Male: 4.2kg Female: 3.3kg Shoulder Height: 90-130cm General Habitat: Savanna – Favours open woodlands, also in grasslands with a few scattered trees. Diet: Small animals such as squirrels and hares, reptiles such as lizards, snakes and tortoises; insects, frogs and snails; also, nestlings of some birds…. [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 274
“Life is getting up an hour early to live an hour more.” ~ Unknown Shortly after heading out on safari we noticed some tracks of a female lion, so we decide to give it a try and track her. After walking through the bush and following her tracks, we lost where she had gone, until… [Read More]