The weeks are flying, and when you think sightings couldn’t possibly beat the previous week… along came this week… We hope you enjoy the array of sightings from the past week here at Sabi Sabi… Impala in early morning light. Not something we get to see too often here at Sabi Sabi – ostriches! Several… [Read More]
Ranger Profile: Andries Ndlovu
My name is Andries Ndlovu. As a child I was always intrigued by nature. My first experience of the true wilderness came when I bartended at a lodge on a Big 5 reserve.
Naturally my attention shifted from mixing cocktails and flipping bottles to bush walks and game drives. It was only a matter of time before I got my field guiding qualifications and instead of being behind the bar, found myself behind the steering wheel of a game viewer. I’ve been guiding for almost 6 years now and still enjoy every minute of it. Waking up every morning and knowing you’ll create memorable experiences, for me, is the most rewarding feeling ever and that’s what makes being a guide at Sabi Sabi the greatest job! Besides the awesome fauna and flora the reserve has to provide, the family bonds between staff make it truly a home away from home.
Camera Gear:
Canon 700D
Sigma 150-600mm lens
One year
The 12th of May 2020 marked my one-year anniversary at Sabi Sabi. Who would have thought attending a boys scout’s jamboree in the Matopos Hills when I was just a lad would spark this insatiable hunger for adventure; and what an adventure it has been! I would like to share my year’s highlights at this… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 316
Our week started off on a high with a sighting of the almost-14-year-old Xovonekela male leopard moving along familiar paths, marking his territory. Just as one of our morning safaris was coming to a close, we spotted Maxabeni on a territorial patrol. We followed up on him in the afternoon and he was still moving… [Read More]
My unsung hero – Sydney Mnisi
It is 16h30, bag on my back and camera in hand, I make my way towards the ramps where our safari vehicle is parked, ready for safari. I can see Sydney in the distance, already waiting besides a shiny vehicle, freshly ironed uniform and armed with his sparkling smile ready to welcome our guests. Sydney… [Read More]