Growing fast!
I remember Thanda’s North Pride Lion cubs when they were not even four month old; small little cats with tiny teeth, small claws and a very playful nature. Well, the only thing that… Continue reading
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Symbols of Africa!
For me these are two true symbols for the African bush: Giraffe and Fever Tree! The Thanda guests on my vehicle enjoyed this beautiful scene in the morning sun. The Fever Tree (Acacia… Continue reading
Prickly Pear
This youngster of Thanda’s herd of Elephant was trying to use his trunk to get a fruit of the Prickly Pear, but he did not succeed. We watched the little one for quite… Continue reading
Down the Road!
When we left the Thanda Lodge this evening we spotted this Leopard walking down the road. What a start to a game drive! PS: I will never again complain about my Leopard sightings… Continue reading
Always carry …
… not a gun, but a point and shoot camera. This young female Leopard was standing in the road when I drove towards the Thanda Royal Private Villa. She was curious and waited… Continue reading
Welcome home!
The Thanda guests on today’s evening game drive were a bit intimidated and very impressed, but really loved the encounter with one of our two 40-45 year old Elephant bulls. He gave me… Continue reading
Concentration!
This Lion cub was concentrating hard on the “toy-stick”. He got so upset with the branch that he even used his claws! Have a good weekend and relax 🙂
Unusual Sightings
On the last day of our work cycle we had some unusual sightings. The Thanda guests on today’s morning game drive enjoyed a Spotted Hyena crossing the savanna in full daylight (a very… Continue reading
Not your best day!
Imagine you are a Lion! You are feeding on a Zebra kill and you had already a lot to eat. So it is a bit hard to move with your full belly. And just… Continue reading
Heart Rate!
It is always an unexpected thrill when Lions pass within hands reach of the vehicle. All nine Lions of the Thanda North Pride were walking along the northern fence line when we had… Continue reading