Over 800 new arrivals!
Over the last few weeks the Wildlife Team at Thanda Safari has been busy bringing in fresh general game genetics to the reserve. Over 800 animals (Wildebeest, Zebra, Impala and Kudu) have joined… Continue reading
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Habituation
For many decades Leopards in KwaZulu Natal have been hunted and killed by humans. When Thanda Safari – Private Game Reserve was established – 11 years ago – a safe haven for these magnificent… Continue reading
Caught in headlights!
Lions having a drink at one of Thanda Safari’s waterholes. The thrill of night drive! Pictures by Christian Sperka – Resident Wildlife Photographer – Thanda Safari Never miss a message from Thanda! Sign… Continue reading
The Sun, The Moon and a Giraffe
At this time of the year the moon rises very early and is visible above the horizon before the sun has set. So both sun and moon provided the backdrop for these two… Continue reading
Golden Hour
It is called the Golden Hour! As the Thanda Safari guests head out on game drive in the early morning, the sun provides the most beautiful light for the first hour of the… Continue reading
A bath to cool down – a drink to refresh …
Elephants are smart. First the Thanda Safari Herd of Elephants had a refreshing bath at one waterhole (chasing away some Buffalo to get the tub for themselves). Then they moved to the next… Continue reading
Midday Rest
These two Giraffe bulls are having a midday rest in the shade of a tree. On hot days these large creatures look for shelter from the hot African sun. Picture by Christian Sperka… Continue reading
Family Life – Hyena Style!
Thanda’s Hyenas are rather shy and usually move away quickly when disturbed. But this morning, after heavy rainfall in the night, we found a Hyena family outside their den. Two little ones where… Continue reading
A picture to trigger the memories
Not everything on a safari can be captured in the perfect picture. Sometimes the situation is just magic and no picture can ever tell the story. But it can help to trigger the… Continue reading
The Rhino Spa!
This is the Rhino equivalent to a human spa. As our guests enjoy the various treatments in the spas at the Thanda Safari Lodge and at the Thanda Tented Camp these two Rhinos… Continue reading