As the year draws to a close it is truly fitting that the Painted Pack who we have grown so attached to this past year have decided to spend over a week in our traversing area!
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Rangers Report November 2011
The month is “iMpala” in the traditional Shangaan calendar as scattered impala lambs lie hidden all over the dense undergrowth, their first few tense days spent motionless avoiding detection. This time of new life presents predators with ample easy prey…that is if they can find it. They need to alter hunting techniques and use their sense of smell to detect the hidden lambs.
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Introducing Mr and Mrs Erasmus
Congratulations to Tammy and Jacques on their marriage from all of us at Leopard Hills
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Tlangisa Female Leopard checking – in to Leopard Hills
With a Kill on the edge of the Lodge she spent some quality time around the Lodge
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A bit of everything
A bit of everything…
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Rangers Report October 2011
The first quenching rains have already transformed the landscape into a lavish vibrant green which means rich colours for photography and wonderful game viewing as the vegetation is still thin. Most of the migrant birds have returned who along with the resident species are mostly in full breeding plumage engaging in courtship rituals and displays.
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Young casualties at Leopard Hills
Mapogos wasted no time after their young buffalo kill to look for their next meal, this time very close to Leopard Hills.
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Farewell to a Friend and a Brother
It is with such a heavy heart and sadness we bid Farewell to our Friend and Tracker Simon Manzini.
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Up Close and Personal
Rick came in this morning to give our Guests a demonstration on Snakes, and an up close and personal experience.
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Rangers Report September 2011
The lush riverine Sand river wonderland is currently an allurement for wildlife of all sorts as we anticipate the first rains. Unique sightings of rarely seen usually nocturnal animals have also abounded as they revel in the cool weather before the heat of summer is upon us.
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Fantastic news!
Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve has been independently voted among the ’50 Best Luxury Adventure Holidays in the World’, for 2012.
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Why did we name the Lodge Leopard Hills
We often get asked the question, “how did we come up with the name Leopard Hills? Continue reading “Why did we name the Lodge Leopard Hills”