Perched high atop our solid hill during the torrential cloudburst caused by Cyclone Dando, we were constantly alert and aware of the danger yet felt totally safe and secure as some lodges around us were evacuated, especially those on the sand river.
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Sleepless Nights
The War Rages on and it is spiralling out of control.
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Hlaba Nkunzi You Beauty!!
As we suspected, she has given birth and yesterday afternoon as the Game Drives left the Lodge, she was located carrying a cub out of the Lodge heading north.
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Rangers Report December 2011
The height of summer is upon us and scorching hot sunny days often lead to spectacular evening thunderstorms. It is the time to celebrate life and family as the year draws to a close and how fitting it is that Hlaba Nkunzi has returned home and given birth to her cubs…
Christmas Cubs
We have a strong suspicion that the Hlaba Nkunzi Female Leopard has given birth.
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The year of the Painted Dogs
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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