Category Archive: Thanda

Modern Bush Communication!

Imagine you are on a safari on Thanda. You enjoy the bush very much with all the wildlife and the beautiful scenery. But you feel a bit bad, because your grandma could not… Continue reading →

Bheki’s Spear

Bheki – one of Thanda’s expert trackers – uses a traditional Zulu spear as protection when he goes looking for tracks on foot. This image shows the spear, safely lodged above the dashboard… Continue reading →

Well done, Philip!

Philip G. – a Dutch boy living with his family in Poland – one of our recent guests at Thanda – took my photography lesson during his stay at the Lodge. He, his… Continue reading →

And the answer is …

The picture shows a juvenile Red-billed Oxpecker looking for ticks inside of a White Rhino’s nose. The Oxpecker’s bill is black because he is not an adult yet. Javier V. (commented on Thanda’s… Continue reading →

What is that?

A question for wildlife enthusiasts. This is a detail of a larger image. Do you know what bird this is and what it is doing? We will post the answer tomorrow!

Golden Hour

Watching Giraffes moving slowly across a ridge just when the sun sets – one of the most memorable moments of any safari. The Thanda guests enjoyed watching these magnificent creatures as the golden… Continue reading →

Mother and Daughter!

This young Cheetah female stays very close to mum, whose tail provides comforting contact. A beautiful Thanda Cheetah sighting! Picture by Christian Sperka – Specialist Photography Guide and Resident Wildlife Photographer – Thanda… Continue reading →

Stalking!

This young Lioness was stalking prey – using one of the game viewing vehicles as cover. An exciting and unforgettable moment for the Thanda guests on the Land Rover! Picture by Christian Sperka… Continue reading →

Dusty Road Block!

Road blocks and delays are no fun – except in the bush 🙂 The Thanda guests enjoyed trailing the slow moving herd and observing the trailing bull dusting himself. A precious safari moment!… Continue reading →

Thanda Wildlife Collage 2013

This is a new collage of some of the best wildlife images taken at Thanda Private Game Reserve in 2013. Enjoy the Thanda Wildlife Collage 2013! Pictures by Christian Sperka – Specialist Photography… Continue reading →