Tag Archive: South Africa

Just cows? Not so much ….

Sometimes safari guests think that a Cape Buffalo is just another type of cow. Far from it. These stocky herd animals can turn from fairly docile bovines into very dangerous opponents within seconds. When… Continue reading

Very creative …

Imagine that a creative photo shoot on your wedding day includes Rhinos, Giraffes, Buffalo and the magnificent landscapes of Zululand! Shannon and Warren said YES in a beautiful wedding ceremony at Thanda Private Game Reserve… Continue reading

OPERATION RHINO … continued

… a few more images from yesterday’s Rhino capture operation at Thanda. Under the guidance of Dr.Mike Toft this White Rhino female was tranquillized, a transmitter was implanted into her horn by the… Continue reading

Operation Rhino!

Today a group of Thanda guests took part in an exciting Rhino capture operation. Thanda’s IN THE PATH OF WILDLIFE guest experience is an excellent way to participate in wildlife conservation operations. This Rhino… Continue reading

Sheer joy!

Wedding Photographer Colin Browne’s coverage of an unforgettable day at Thanda! http://www.colinbrowne.co.za/2014/09/22/charnel-laura-thanda-private-game-reserve/

Illuminated Rosettes

It is one of the most incredible sightings to see a Leopard crossing the road just when one is leaving the Thanda Safari Lodge for the morning game drive. The beautiful soft morning… Continue reading

Ignore the car!

Lions normally ignore game drive vehicles, especially when the encounter is on their terms. The Thanda dominant male was passing within touching distance of the vehicle, undisturbed by the humans within the car.… Continue reading

World Rhino Day 2014

Support the fight for the survival of these magnificent creatures!

Ready for my close-up!

One of Thanda’s largest Elephant bulls was standing still for a few seconds – for his close-up pictures 🙂 – before he moved on down the hill. This gentle giant was trailing the… Continue reading

Wildlife Weddings

Please have a browse of our beautiful new Thanda Wedding flipbook which is available to view online. There’s nothing more magical or more memorable than a new life started in the African wilderness.… Continue reading