Welcome to another instalment of our weekly recap. It has been a very productive week for the most part, with our guests all enjoying some fantastic sightings all around. Emerging through the wet grass, from the morning rain, this mating pair of leopard made their way toward an open area where they proceeded to rest… [Read More]
Saddle-billed Stork
Species name: Saddle-billed Stork Scientific name: Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis Weight: Male: ±7 kg – Female: ±5 kg Shoulder Height: Male: ±150 cm – Female: ±150 cm Wingspan: ±250 – 275 cm General Habitat: Vast open spaces along wetlands/water bodies Diet: Fish species, fresh water crabs, frog species as well as other small birds and reptiles. Sabi Sabi… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 252
“Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” ~ Gustave Flaubert Plenty of activity on safari this week with many memorable sightings… Starting with an adorable sighting where we witnessed the incredibly close bond between mother and baby. This young hippo calf was frolicking around in the water… [Read More]
African Wild Cat
Species name: African Wild Cat Scientific Name: Felis silvestris lybica Weight: Male: 3.5 – 6kg Female: 2.5 – 5.5kg Shoulder Height: Male: 35cm – Female: 35cm General Habitat: They are widespread but are usually found in areas with tall grass. Diet: Carnivorous. They will eat rodents, frogs, insects, birds up to the size of guineafowls, and other… [Read More]