The weather: The last rumbles of thunder have faded into the distance and the flickering lightning is finally stilled. Summer is ending and the cool breath of the tropical winter touches us. It ruffles the surface of the water and shakes leaves which are already turning gold. The afternoon showers provided a refreshing relief from …
February 2013 Safari Journal
The weather: Nyenyenyani / February in the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve has been a month of sudden showers and spectacular sunsets, of stalking lions and stealthy leopards. Early mornings are concealed by heavy drapes of rolling mist, which gradually unfurl to reveal magical apparitions of silver cobwebs, crystal drenched grasses, dazzling zebra …
Rhino Rescue Project – Inyati and the Sabi Sand Reserve
What does the treatment entail? The horn is treated by infusing it with an indelible dye that contaminates the horn and renders it useless for ornamental – or medicinal use. A full DNA sample is harvested and three matching identification microchips are inserted into the horns and the animal itself. At the owners discretion, the …
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Nsunguti / January – 2013 Wildlife Journal
The weather: We had some good rains again this January, dropping a drenching 170mm in 1 day. Most of the rains came in the form of afternoon thundershowers. We experienced another flood this year. The Sand river has been transformed into a mighty torrent of water and many of the smaller drainage lines were not …
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N’wendzamhala – December 2012 Wildlife Journal
The weather: Nwendzamhala is Shangaan word for December it translates to “the visits of impalas”. During this month life seems to explode in this part of the world. We have had a good amount of rainfall, interspersed with sunny days, creating that characteristically crisp, clear air that adds an edge of brightness to our world. The …
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Hlabankunzi female leopard and cub
The sounds emitted from the safari vehicle when guests first sight this little one is something else. The cub is met with a barrage of “oohs” and “aahs” and rightfully so; it is downright adorable.
Selati male lions – Sabi Sand Wildtuin
The Selati Males are a coalition of four lions born into the Southern Pride in 2007 and 2008 and sired by the Golf Course males. For anybody who spends a considerable length of time in an ecosystem such as the Sabi Sand, it is always fascinating to witness the constant state of flux in the …
Curious impala lambs
Hukuri – November 2012 Wildlife Journal
The weather: November is a magic time to visit the bush, as Mother Nature goes through an elegant state of chaos. The month started off hot and dry with only little sign of rain. It was only later in the month we witnessed the afternoon build-up of rain clouds becoming more pronounced until finally some thunderstorms …
Nhlangula – October 2012 Wildlife Journal
The weather: We have had an amazing October at Inyati - we experienced a lot of really warm days with temperatures reaching highs of 39° C but we also had a few thunder showers which have caused the vegetation to explode into summer bloom, with many trees sharing their colourful and fragrant flowers with us. …
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