What a week it’s been of some amazing sightings, but sadly, not all good news this week as we were once again reminded that nothing out in the wild can be predicted… We could hear alarm calls coming from bushbuck close to Selati Camp so headed out to see what was causing all the noise. … [Read More]
Appreciate the small things
Humans, we have evolved to make use of open spaces. As the environment on Earth became drier, a habitat once dominated by woodlands and forests was widely replaced by open plains. Our ancestors roamed these grasslands on two legs, which provided the height advantage to see over the long grass. Bipedalism freed our hands to… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 332
The arrival of dung beetles is always an exciting sign that the seasons are changing. The dry winter months are giving way to the rainy months of summer, and the first rains that we have been experiencing release the dung beetles into the world from their underground sanctuary. These telecoprids have created a brood ball, which… [Read More]
Winter of Wow
During winter at Sabi Sabi, the grass dries and the leaves thin out. This allows for amazing opportunities to view animals. With a more open viewing plain, we are able to spot a host of animals that are more difficult to see hiding out in the long grass and thick foliage of summer. The predators… [Read More]
