Wildlife

Bacardi Island & Humpback Whales

Whale watching and exotic locations in the Dominican Republic. If you can see past the crowds, a breathtaking experience. Continue reading

Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary

André Craye talks about the Bushbabies monkey sanctuary in Magaliesberg, South Africa (e.g. history, goals, visitors centre). Continue reading

Wild Horses and Technology

At the Oostvaardersplassen, there's a viewpoint overlooking a huge plain that always reminds us of Africa. Occassionally we see herds of Heck Cows and at other times herds of Red Deer. Continue reading

Elephant Roadblock (Kruger Park)

March 2008. It was hot! About 32 degrees and no wind at all. The region we were driving through was dry and dusty. We were on route to Shingwedzi camp and it was around 3 pm Continue reading

Wildlife – Rhino Facts

Knowing the difference between the two rhinocerous species in Africa could save your life if you are faced with either of these magnificent animals. Read this and other rhino facts ... Continue reading

Wildlife – Great White Sharks

Great White Sharks are the ocean's top predator and magnificent fish. They only start bearing young when they reach about 4 metres in length, which could take from 12 to 20 years. Read more great white shark facts. Continue reading

Wildlife – African Elephants

The African Elephant is the largest land mammal, with mature bulls reaching a record weight of 7 tons (15 400 lbs.). Elephant cows average two and a half metres tall and three tons. Continue reading

Wildlife – African Lions

The lion is the epitome of a carnivore. Records show that lion have taken rabbits, tortoises, porcupines, pangolins, aardvarks, birds, warthog, bushpig and crocodiles. Continue reading

Muzi Pan Canoeing – Zulu Culture, Hippos, Wetland Creatures

Canoeing at Muzi Pan is an incredible experience ... not knowing when/if a crocodile or hippo will pop up next to your canoe. Temba, the guide, offers a wonderful cultural interpretation of the area and wildlife. Continue reading

Orpen Bush Walk (Kruger Park)

In the hot, baking sun we drudged ourselves, albeit rather willingly, behind two armed game rangers from Orpen Camp in the Kruger National Park. Our guides, Carol and Thomas, had fetched us in their open game-drive vehicle from the ablution facilities at Tamboti Tented Camp where we were staying. After introducing themselves and giving us a briefing of the walk, we headed out into the bumpy bushveld. Continue reading

Self-drive (Tips) Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

On my birthday, Marcel and I headed out to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, about 40-min drive from Leopard Walk Lodge where we were staying. We arrived nice and early as the gates opened, and after signing in, we were rewarded with a lovely sighting of warthogs right at the gates. What a fab start to the game drive! The sun was shining and the wildlife obliging.

The office manager had shown us various routes we could take, so with map in hand, we headed out, eagerly taking in the helpful spotting tips and great overview of the animals we might catch a glimpse of. Continue reading

Wildlife – The Little Five

The "Big 5" is well-known, but what of the "Little 5"? Leopard Tortoise, Rhinoceros Beetle, Ant Lion, Buffalo Weaver and Elephant Shrew ... read facts about this wildlife. Continue reading

Wildlife – Leopard Facts

A leopard female spends roughly half her time with the cubs and half away, hunting and feeding. Thus from the beginning the cubs become adapted to long periods of fasting interrupted by periods of gorging themselves. Read more leopard facts ... Continue reading

Protect Our Planet

Without nature and wildlife, humans would cease to exist.

As a species, we are becoming far more aware of the affect that our lifestyle is having on the planet.

We need create a balance between the needs of humans and of nature and wildlife.

We need to take responsibility (together!) for what happens to our world, and protect it for future generations. Continue reading

Wildlife – Buffalo Facts

Buffaloes are gregarious herbivores that gather into herds that may range from a few individuals to over 3000 animals. Known for turning on lions who've tried to predate a calf and sent the lion fleeing. Read interesting buffalo facts. Continue reading

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