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Kwandwe

Kwandwe, meaning "Place of the Blue Crane", is a malaria-free private game reserve in the Eastern Cape, boasting exceptional birdlife and diverse game. Guests can explore this pristine wilderness whilst enjoying superlative accommodation at Kwandwe Main Lodge, Ecca Lodge or Uplands Homestead.

First time south of the river

We set out to follow up on reports of a leopard in the south, apparently feeding on a warthog carcass. Dali, Sakhi and I searched for her near the kill but she was nowhere to be found. A short distance away, we heard kudu and jackal alarm calls. We moved closer to the sounds, and to our surprise and delight, we found a female leopard crouching in the long grass. This is the first time this particular female has been seen south of the Great Fish River. The photo shows her crossing our main reserve road.

Posted: Kwandwe by Phill Steffny, Date: 12 April 2008

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