Habituation
For many decades Leopards in KwaZulu Natal have been hunted and killed by humans. When Thanda Safari – Private Game Reserve was established – 11 years ago – a safe haven for these magnificent… Continue reading
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Caught in headlights!
Lions having a drink at one of Thanda Safari’s waterholes. The thrill of night drive! Pictures by Christian Sperka – Resident Wildlife Photographer – Thanda Safari Never miss a message from Thanda! Sign… Continue reading
The sky was on fire!
Today’s sunset at Thanda Safari – just fabulous. Imagine yourself creating truly African memories 🙂 Picture by Christian Sperka – Resident Wildlife Photographer – Thanda Safari Never miss a message from Thanda! Sign up… Continue reading
The Sun, The Moon and a Giraffe
At this time of the year the moon rises very early and is visible above the horizon before the sun has set. So both sun and moon provided the backdrop for these two… Continue reading
Cleanup Crew
This Cape Buffalo bull hosted a rather large cleanup crew as he went to have a drink at one of Thanda largest waterholes. Red-billed Oxpeckers eat ticks and other parasites off these large… Continue reading
Golden Hour
It is called the Golden Hour! As the Thanda Safari guests head out on game drive in the early morning, the sun provides the most beautiful light for the first hour of the… Continue reading
A bath to cool down – a drink to refresh …
Elephants are smart. First the Thanda Safari Herd of Elephants had a refreshing bath at one waterhole (chasing away some Buffalo to get the tub for themselves). Then they moved to the next… Continue reading
Midday Rest
These two Giraffe bulls are having a midday rest in the shade of a tree. On hot days these large creatures look for shelter from the hot African sun. Picture by Christian Sperka… Continue reading
Stand-off
It is a rare treat to see Elephants and Rhinos together. To see them interacting is even more unusual. The Thanda Safari guests enjoyed this incredible sighting of two White Rhino cows challenging… Continue reading
Vulnerable!
The Southern Ground Hornbill is one of South Africa’s endangered bird species. Its conservation status is ‘threatened – vulnerable’. Yesterday this beautiful specimen of the largest species of Hornbill was foraging together with its… Continue reading