The Royal Pride :-)
Thanda Private Game Reserve manages the Mduna Royal Reserve which is owned by local communities and the King of the Zulus. These three beautfiul Lionesses make up the pride which roams on the… Continue reading
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Moving along!
Due to their size Elephants do not appear to move very fast. But that is an illusion. Trying to follow the Thanda breeding herd on the move requires some swift driving. Thanda guests… Continue reading
Five+
It happens quite often that Thanda guests can experience more than one of the Big Five during a single game drive. But it is a very rare treat when all five of Africa’s… Continue reading
Sunlight!
This Thanda Leopard was enjoying the warming afternoon sun on a cool winter day. Leopards are very shy cats which usually do not like to be seen during the day. But this beautiful… Continue reading
Three leopards – one kill!
My favorite image from this sighting When Pieter, Thanda’s Head Guide, followed the call of the small Black-backed Jackal it led him and his Thanda guests to an incredible sighting (also see yesterday’s blog… Continue reading
Follow the call!
This little Black-backed Jackal got quite excited about something. Listen to his calls in this short video: https://youtu.be/i4mdz2IW4J0 Thanda’s head guide Pieter Pretorius interpreted these calls correctly, which resulted in a very exciting… Continue reading
Ithemba – Hope !
Most of the news about Rhinos are about poaching and death. But today we have some good news! A newly born White Rhino calf. Thanda guests were delighted to encounter this little Rhino… Continue reading
True concentration!
A stunning portrait of Thanda’s dominant male Lion observing Cape Buffalo in the evening light. Picture by Christian Sperka – Specialist Photography Guide and Resident Wildlife Photographer – Thanda Private Game Reserve Never… Continue reading
Remarkably Uncommon!
Last night one of Thanda’s largest Elephant bulls showed up at the Thanda Safari Lodge reception. He decided to have a snack at one of the trees in front of lodge buildings. A… Continue reading
Eye Level!
To get great images during a game drive the position of the safari vehicle is very important. The Thanda guests on this drive enjoyed the eye level view of this male Cheetah. Taking the… Continue reading