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South Africa Wildlife
South Africa lies at the tip of the continent, with the Atlantic Ocean on the west and the Indian Ocean on the east. Wildlife in South Africa is diverse and varies from region to region. South Africa does have a malaria-free area that makes in an attractive option for safe Big 5 game viewing. |
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 An irritated giraffe tosses an oxpecker into the air. What a lucky shot!
Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Paul Bester, Date: 14 November 2011
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Just a couple of days ago I was driving down the length of an airstrip looking for any signs of Wildebeest to be able to show my guests when we happened upon a Leopard Tortoise. This little guy was moving at a fair pace and quickly retreated into his shell when we coasted towards him. He was steadily moving East across the airstrip in the direction of a...
Posted: Exeter Lodges by Craig Paulsen, Date: 13 November 2011
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 On game drive the other night we spotted this Barn Owl along the Timbavati River. It was the first one I have even seen since starting at Ngala in May 2010.
Posted: Ngala by CC Africa, Date: 9 November 2011
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The serval is a rare and seldom seen nocturnal cat. Months can pass without a sighting of this animal, and so time spent with a serval is always a privilege. After an evening drinks break my tracker Tyron spotted a serval as dusk turned to dark. Serval sightings are often short lived, however this particular serval allowed us into her world in the way...
Posted: Exeter Lodges by Patrick Mthabine, Date: 9 November 2011
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We had a fantastic afternoon drive, seeing a leopard with a impala kill and a herd of buffalo. All of this happened before we decided to head to the "local bar" (sundowner stop). Even though the first part of the drive was fantastic, the second was just as spectacular. Out in the bush you've got to expect the unexpected and usually after...
Posted: Exeter Lodges by Craig Parsons, Date: 9 November 2011
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 A male lion was walking along the road with purpose, stopping regularly as he picked up a scent. He kept changing directions so we realised he was definitely looking for something. Our guesses were numerous. Looking for his brothers? A female in oestrus? Following a herd of buffalo? Another male lion in his territory? Perhaps even a leopard? What we...
Posted: Ngala by CC Africa, Date: 8 November 2011
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 Silly white sand gave way to the enormity of the beach vehicle. Baited breath, embers of excitement and hearts howling for what lays beyond the daunting dune. This is the type of exhilaration that awaits anyone going on a turtle trip at Phinda Private Game Reserve . The turtle season opened on the 1st of November and the guides at Phinda decided to...
Posted: Phinda by Jacques-Pierre Joubert, Date: 7 November 2011
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 SPECIALIST BIRDING SAFARI! There they were two Archers hunting serpents through the infinite golden grassland. Their cover had been blown though by two Wattled Lapwings that are notorious for defending their nests and young against much much larger animals. I have even seen them pecking Buffalo on the nose in defense of their eggs. The alarm...
Posted: Phinda by Daryl Dell, Date: 2 November 2011
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The great thing about working and living in the bush is that sometimes you don’t need to go and look for something exciting, sometimes something exciting will happen right on your doorstep. Such an occasion happened one afternoon while I was sitting outside my house. A Common Fiscal flew over me and disappeared into the bushes in front of the...
Posted: South Africa Wildlife by Alfie Curling, Date: 1 November 2011
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We were coming to the end of our monthly birding day and decided to finish it off at a dam in the south of the reserve called Galpin dam. We slowly approached an island of reeds when I noticed a small bird disappear into the reeds. Could it have been a Baillons Crake? I thought my mind was playing tricks on me. We sat there quietly peering through our...
Posted: South Africa Wildlife by Alfie Curling, Date: 29 October 2011
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