where leopards lurk
We often find leopards in trees here in Thornybush and it is a wonderful thing to see. However, we tend to overlook what has been standing much longer than the leopard – the very tree the leopard is lying in!…
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Ranger News
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Giraffe News
A truly humbling experience is to be in the presence of one of Africa’s many giants. Siting in silence and observing the behavior as well as mannerisms of these colossal creatures is without a doubt something to cherish and remember…Read More »
Protective Parents
Along with the new Lion Cubs featured in the previous ranger report, we have had some new babies discovered a lot closer to home – right here in the lodge. But dangers lurk daily. For a while now we have…Read More »
New kids on the…
Lions are a key ingredient in every guest’s experience in Africa and, especially with our international guests, lions remain the most sought-after animal for most of them. Seeing lions is a privilege that we as rangers have day in and…Read More »
Buffalo at Leopard Dam
Last week whilst on an afternoon drive, we got word of a large herd of buffalo at Leopard Dam lying in the water. As is the case whenever this occurs, we immediately responded and made our way there. The opportunity…Read More »
The amazing chameleon
Early one morning we were busy with our daily maintenance tasks in and around the lodge. During a perimeter check we were treated to an amazing sight, front row-seats if you will, of a unique creature boasting an array of…Read More »
The Elegance and Grace…
In March 2017 the fences were officially dropped between Thornybush Private Nature Reserve and the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, creating one enormous park running all the way to the Kruger National Park. Before the fences were dropped, there was a…Read More »
Battle at KK Dam
Recently we were entertained by something rather unique and fascinating, literally a clash of the giants. It all took place on a hot summer’s afternoon at one of our dams affectionately named Klein Kariba (KK). Upon arriving we noticed a…Read More »
The bird and the…
Disaster at the Southern White-Crowned Shrike nest site… This week we witnessed how cruel and unforgiving the bush can be. Interactions between animals big and small take place every day with sometimes fatal consequences. Upon our return to the nest…Read More »
Too close for the…
I’ve always had a keen interest in birding, but my passion for the hobby has grown immensely over the past year or so. Working in the Lowveld is truly a bonus when it comes to birding – being treated to…Read More »
