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I was still with Vincent this morning out on game drive. As we reached the open Serengeti area, we heard some alarm calls from the clever vervet monkeys. Normally when monkeys give out an alarm call, it usually means lions, leopard or cheetahs are in the area. The alarm was given loudly. We went off the road to have a look. I stopped and switched off...
Posted: Xaranna by Kelesedi Leswadula, Date: 1 March 2012
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We went out today on a morning game drive with four guests and my tracker Vincent. Just like always Vincent was doing his part, looking at tracks. As we got to this open area renamed after the Serengeti Plains because of the vast number of game we sometimes see there such as zebras, wildebeest, buffalos and even ostriches, some interesting cat tracks...
Posted: Xaranna by Kelesedi Leswadula, Date: 28 February 2012
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 During the rainy season, these huge mushrooms grow on the termite mounds. They are completely edible and delicious! But you have to get there before the baboons or monkeys do! So, next time you are in the Delta , remember to collect your bush treats.
Posted: Xaranna by Xaranna Camp Staff, Date: 16 February 2012
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 So often we miss the smaller or shall I say less "impressive" animals that tends to be the antelope. This Reedbuck seems like something common around the Okavango Delta , but in actual fact, we do not see them all that often at all. Take note next time you see a Reedbuck in the Delta.
Posted: Xaranna by Dimari Oliver, Date: 2 January 2012
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 A male lion was spotted on the far end of our concession in December 2011. He is obviously not viewed frequently as he was very skittish and could not be viewed at close range. This lion resembles the true "wild" side of the Okavango Delta , and the fact that there are many unexplored areas and Islands. With a picnic and a day of exploring,...
Posted: Xaranna by Dimari Oliver, Date: 2 January 2012
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 On an early morning drive recently, Cecil (our anti-poaching unit) spotted two lions on a buffalo kill. Amazing to think that a young male lion and lioness can pull down a beastly large buffalo.
Posted: Xaranna by Dimari Oliver, Date: 2 January 2012
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 I'm not sure how to explain this incredible "leopard luck" that has befallen Xaranna . We have been viewing leopard on a weekly basis and at times even daily. The cooler rains that the summer brings definitely plays a large role in their appearance as they do not need to shy away from the sun. Rainy weather can also be condusive to good hunting...
Posted: Xaranna by Dimari Oliver, Date: 2 January 2012
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 Whilst staying at Xaranna you might want to experience the wildlife in a different way? Well, Horseback Safaris which is situated a stone throw away from us will bring the horses to our camp for you to ride. This is an exciting alternative in which to view animals as they do not shy away from the horses.
Posted: Xaranna by Dimari Oliver, Date: 2 January 2012
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 The most beautiful zebra can be seen whilst on game drive in the denser more nutritious growth. They prefer the new shoots and will very seldom graze in the open, but rather with other antelope such as impala or wildebeest.
Posted: Xaranna by Dimari Oliver, Date: 2 January 2012
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 In the summer months (and sometimes winter) one can find the elephants swimming in the channels of the Okavango Delta . They are truly like children when playing together in the water. This is always a highlight for me to see.
Posted: Xaranna by Dimari Oliver, Date: 2 January 2012
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