A THANDA FLYBY!
Photographers need a bit of luck to get good images. And sometimes some extra luck results in an exceptional pictures. I was taking a picture of this young Zebra foal when a Red-billed… Continue reading
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CF100 :-)
I would rate this image of Thanda’s youngest Elephant with “Cuteness Factor 100”. To the delight of all Thanda guests he and his family came for a drink stop at the small pond… Continue reading
Modern Bush Communication!
Imagine you are on a safari on Thanda. You enjoy the bush very much with all the wildlife and the beautiful scenery. But you feel a bit bad, because your grandma could not… Continue reading
Bheki’s Spear
Bheki – one of Thanda’s expert trackers – uses a traditional Zulu spear as protection when he goes looking for tracks on foot. This image shows the spear, safely lodged above the dashboard… Continue reading
Well done, Philip!
Philip G. – a Dutch boy living with his family in Poland – one of our recent guests at Thanda – took my photography lesson during his stay at the Lodge. He, his… Continue reading
And the answer is …
The picture shows a juvenile Red-billed Oxpecker looking for ticks inside of a White Rhino’s nose. The Oxpecker’s bill is black because he is not an adult yet. Javier V. (commented on Thanda’s… Continue reading
What is that?
A question for wildlife enthusiasts. This is a detail of a larger image. Do you know what bird this is and what it is doing? We will post the answer tomorrow!
Golden Hour
Watching Giraffes moving slowly across a ridge just when the sun sets – one of the most memorable moments of any safari. The Thanda guests enjoyed watching these magnificent creatures as the golden… Continue reading
Mother and Daughter!
This young Cheetah female stays very close to mum, whose tail provides comforting contact. A beautiful Thanda Cheetah sighting! Picture by Christian Sperka – Specialist Photography Guide and Resident Wildlife Photographer – Thanda… Continue reading
Stalking!
This young Lioness was stalking prey – using one of the game viewing vehicles as cover. An exciting and unforgettable moment for the Thanda guests on the Land Rover! Picture by Christian Sperka… Continue reading