Rest at Sunset!
The Thanda North Pride of Lions is having a rest at one of the waterholes on the reserve. Viewing patience is often rewarded at this time of the evening as the Lions are… Continue reading
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Keeping up with mum
In this picture the little White Rhino is running along mum towards a waterhole. Mum was a bit agitated, but it had nothing to do with the game drive vehicle in the area.… Continue reading
On eye level!
These two young Thanda guests had a great time watching a few Elephant bulls stopping by for a drink at the Thanda Safari Lodge. An exciting encounter not only for the two youngster… Continue reading
Thanda wins WORLD TRAVEL AWARD for the 5th time!
THANDA WINS WORLD TRAVEL AWARD FOR THE 5th TIME Described by the Wall Street Journal as the “Oscars” of the Travel Industry Thanda Private Game Reserve is thrilled to have once again been… Continue reading
Strange scent!
Some of Thanda’s Cape Buffalo came for their evening drink to a waterhole. And while they were drinking and mud-bathing some of them picked up a scent they did not like. Many heads… Continue reading
Want a ride, my dear!
Well, it is Dung Beetle season. In this warm and humid weather these insects are getting very active. This makes for a great “small” sighting during a game drive. The males of this… Continue reading
In the middle of the night!
Many animals are very active at night – these are some images taken with a camera trap near a small waterhole on Thanda. All these images where taken in the middle of the… Continue reading
Don’t leave me behind!
The Thanda breeding herd of Elephants picked up the scent of a Hyena, which had walked up the road before they came out of the forest to walk towards a waterhole. As usual… Continue reading
Zulu People and Zulu Culture (2)
A visit to a Zulu homestead in the rural areas of Zululand can give a great insight into the life of modern Zulu people living within their traditions. The picture above was taken… Continue reading
Delay – no problem!
In a five-star lodge service delays are not acceptable. So normally the game drives start just in time! But the rules change when the Thanda Elephants get involved. Today a few of Thanda… Continue reading