Secret Seven wildlife of the Timbavati & Klaserie
Our ‘Secret Seven’ wildlife species in Africa are rarely seen and elusive animals. Well, the name says it all. These are the most secretive animals and even many frequent visitors to National Parks and wildlife reserves haven’t been fortunate enough to see them all. The secret seven comprise aardvark, African wild cat, civet, large spotted … Read more
What to look out for on a walking safari
So what sort of things are we looking for when on a walking safari? At Simbavati Trails camp, or any bush walk for that matter. Since we are part of the Timbavati Game Reserve, which is part of the Greater Kruger area, we do have free-roaming game including the Big 5. But, when we are … Read more
My Favorite Birds in the Timbavati
There are over 350 species of bird in the Timbavati. All so beautiful and interesting in their own way. But I have to confess, having the good fortune to view these birds on a regular basis, there are a few that stand out for me.Given its proximity, you can also spot these birds in the … Read more