Rhino Talk!
One of the most discussed safari topics is the threat to wildlife and especially to Rhinos. Most of Thanda’s guests are eager to learn about these magnificent creatures and their struggle for survival.… Continue reading
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Hercules and Sisyphus!
Dung Beetles are one of most fascinating family of creatures in creation. Strong as Hercules and persistent as Sisyphus they are one of the favorites of Thanda younger guests. Rolling huge dung balls… Continue reading
Show and Tell – Educational Game Drives for Local Kids
We recently invited 114 children from the three local communities that we support and work with to Thanda. Most of them had never seen wild animals up close and in their natural… Continue reading
What a sighting!
This young male Leopard was lying on a low branch in a tree when we approached with our game drive vehicle. As soon as we were in sight he silently moved of the… Continue reading
Morning meeting!
Mid morning a lot of mammals come to the various waterholes on Thanda to satisfy their daily water need. This picture shows White Rhinos, Giraffes, Zebras and two Egyptian Geese in front of… Continue reading
Masquerade!
Last night Thanda’s guests enjoyed a festive dinner at the Thanda Safari Lodge and an incredible “New Year Masked Ball Bush Party”. What great way a start into the new year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
… from your Thanda Team!
Just too cute!
The last of Thanda’s “social media wildlife images” for 2014 is also one of the cutest ever – A Vervet Monkey baby looking up at the sky. Enjoy your New Year’s celebrations –… Continue reading
All creatures are worth shooting
One of the things that we feel makes us special is our offer of a complementary photography lesson to all our guests during their stay. Christian Sperka, Thanda’s Resident Wildlife Photographer, provides a… Continue reading
Morning drinks!
Thanda’s North Pride of Lions having a drink at a waterhole. Watching animals near water is always a special treat on any game drive. Encountering a pride of Lions in the morning sun… Continue reading