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Tips on Families on Safari

Simbavati River Lodge - family safaris

Disconnect to Reconnect Growing up in a family that loves nature and wildlife, I have a long history of travelling for leg-numbing hours in the back of the land-rover. We kids had special beds and an assortment of books and games to keep us entertained. And let’s admit, quiet too. All as we headed for … Read more

Secret Seven wildlife of the Timbavati & Klaserie

Secret seven wildlife - aarvark

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

Leopards of the Timbavati – Ntombi

Timbavati Game Reserve - leopard with a kill

A great lineage was left behind by an exceptional female leopard known as Ntombi.  Ntombi was a very relaxed individual. But, as do we all, she aged and was forced to the south by younger, stronger competitors.  Before she moved on, she had two cubs, both males. Both the cubs made it to adulthood which … 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