Tag Archive: Africa

Coming and Going!

Not everyone is a bird enthusiast. But, most guests do not only enjoy experiencing mammals but also enjoy sightings of colourful birds and large raptors. One of the most fascinating birds to watch… Continue reading

Golden light!

When the sun goes down and the light turns golden it is any photographer’s favourite time of day. This image was taken near one of Thanda’s waterholes in just such light. Many Thanda… Continue reading

Thanda commemorates Nelson Mandela Day

Thanda Foundation Trust is recognising Nelson Mandela day and contributing to 67 minutes by attending the official opening of the Mvezo Komkhulu Museum and unveiling of a Nelson Mandela Statue at Mvezo, Eastern… Continue reading

No words required!

This picture says it all – protect the world’s Rhinos – before it is too late! If you would like to show your support then please share this message and/or contribute to Project Rhino… Continue reading

Congratulations!

I am sure that many of you do not know who is behind the Thanda social media messages, but some of you probably know me quite well by now. What you might not… Continue reading

High Speed!

After an exciting day with excellent Lion and Elephant sightings all the Thanda Villa iZulu guest did not expect anything else on the way back to dinner. But only a few hundred meters… Continue reading

Fine Dining – Rough Dining!

Tonight the guests at Thanda’s Villa iZulu had just finished a delicious dinner and were still sitting around the dinner table when a high screeching sound cut into the conversation. After a few… Continue reading

Rising Sun!

A beautiful sunrise on a crisp winter’s morning – great compensation for getting up before dawn for a game drive on Thanda! Picture by Christian Sperka – Specialist Photography Guide and Resident Wildlife… Continue reading

Majestic!

A group of magnificent Kudu bulls were slowly crossing an open area right in front of a Thanda game drive vehicle. These usually shy and elusive antelopes were very relaxed. All the Thanda… Continue reading

A Dog named Thanda!

Helen and James Cannon from Derbyshire in the UK stayed at Thanda Private Game Reserve for New Year’s 2013. Now they have named their new puppy Thanda, in memory of the great time… Continue reading