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WILD DOGS – AND LIONESS WITH 5 CUBS!

We decided to try and see the wild dogs - but it was a poor chance as they were seen on the boundary in the morning, we went never the less… As we got into the area there was a shout – There! And then nothing, Tanya (one of my guests had seen something) But where? We waited A few exciting seconds before we all saw them, trotting towards the...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Anton Walker, Date: 3 April 2011

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BUSHBUCK BATTLE

Never in my guiding experience did I expect bushbuck to take preference over a male lion. Yesterday, we were following up on reports of a male lion roaring. Subsequently another ranger found the lion but as we came around the corner we stumbled on the most vicious fight I have ever witnessed between 2 antelope. Two male bushbuck were locked in a fierce...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Anton Walker, Date: 22 March 2011

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FLASH FLOODS IN THE SABI SAND GAME RESERVE

We only had 23 mm of rain the night before last, but it seems that there was a lot more in the mountains. Waking up this morning I couldn’t believe my eyes! We could hardly see the Sand River in front of the lodge ( Kirkman's Kamp ) over the last weeks –it had dried up, quickly. Staring at it now, racing floods pushed the reeds down. This...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Stephanie Mast, Date: 17 March 2011

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GOOD TO BE BACK

After having been away from Kirkman's Kamp for the past 2 months, getting back on the road was long anticipated. The order of the day? Leopard. Early into the drive we picked up early signs of tracks. Jerry and I followed the tracks on foot, which were heading for a watering hole. I got back onto the game vehicle and we headed straight for the...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Paul Bester, Date: 14 March 2011

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KIRKMAN'S ON BABY ALERT

This week has been incredible! First we saw the Southern prides newest and cutest cubs. Next we noticed that the rollercoaster female is heavily pregnant and possibly may have already have given birth. This morning whilst on game drive we saw the Charleston pride for the first time in a few weeks and noticed that one of the lionesses is lactating! Her...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Anton Walker, Date: 12 March 2011

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LEOPARDS BACK AT KIRKMAN'S KAMP

An afternoon and no game drive to do, we went out briefly to take some pictures of Eurasian bee-eaters that are gathering on our soccer field to fill themselves up before migrating. What else is there to do? We enjoyed a sundowner at the staff accommodation, discussing the day. Whilst talking, my eyes caught a spotted reflection in the pool. “A...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Stephanie Mast, Date: 12 March 2011

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LION CUBS! (SOUTHERN PRIDE)

Yesterday morning started off with, "Good morning! For our last drive, please could we look for a leopard in a tree?" A few hours later we headed off on a mad rush to follow up on reports that a lioness had crossed onto our property followed by 2 cubs! On the morning game drive, however, all we could find were just tiny tracks... During the...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Anton Walker, Date: 7 March 2011

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NEW CUBS

Since October we have been traversing on our neighbouring property and as a result we have been treated and tasked with the opportunity to get familar with more animals. One such animal was the warthog wallow female - Yesterday a leopard really showed her spots...... well a smaller version of herself. The warthog wallow female brought her 3 month old...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Anton Walker, Date: 5 March 2011

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THE KILL

We where following a female leopard (scotia female) for a while already, when she went into hunting mode. We could not see what she had in focus. It was just before dark. She started stalking towards a little pan, when two wattled lap-wings took of making a lot of noise. They flew about two metres above her head. She reacted with lightning speed, took...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Markus Schroeder, Date: 5 March 2011

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LEOPARD CUB AT KIRKMAN'S KAMP?

… Hopefully, soon! It was late in the morning, when Kirkman’s Kamp Ranger Elliot Mdaka tracked a female leopard. Her (the rollercoaster female’s) tracks went towards a thick drainage line as the team spotted the most beautiful, golden coat through a thicket. There she was - on a mission towards the riverbed. Elliot followed her for...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Stephanie Mast, Date: 5 March 2011

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