Michaela Fink

A leopard launches a lightning-fast ambush from the grass, turning a quiet game drive into an unforgettable front-row seat to one of nature’s most dramatic moments.

A clan of hyenas hauls a carcass from the water at Pretoriuskop, only to find that the water’s original occupant has some strong opinions about the whole arrangement.

Side-by-side footage from the bush reveals how a thermal camera transforms the game drive experience, turning a standard wildlife outing into something that feels closer to a detective mission.

A cheetah crouched low in the grass thought it had the perfect ambush lined up. It didn’t count on one very brave warthog having other plans.

A chameleon’s remarkable camouflage wasn’t enough to save it from a predator that had already made its move before anyone even knew the drama had begun.

Two male lions cross paths on a quiet road near Letaba, and what follows is a moment of raw tenderness that reminds us there’s more to these predators than power.

A lion’s ambush on a lone zebra looked destined to end one way. What happened next left everyone in the vehicle completely speechless.*

A leopard perched silently in a tree spots its chance and takes it. What follows is one of nature’s most breathtaking ambushes.

A patient leopard pulls off one of the bush’s boldest heists, waiting for just the right moment to swipe a hyena’s hard-earned meal right from under its nose.

A family of leopards enjoying a lazy afternoon in the trees gets an unexpected visit from a very grumpy elephant. What follows is a masterclass in staying calm when a giant decides it’s time to move.

When a Common Egg Eater comes across the nest of a pair of Blacksmith Lapwings, it decides to risk the birds’ wrath for the chance at a snack. What follows is a dramatic display of feeding behaviour when the snake steals an egg and swallows it whole!

Southern Africa’s best field guides go head to head across eight gruelling events this week. Here is what separates the good from the truly exceptional.

Five lion cubs at Thanda Safari attempt one of their first real hunts, and the result is equal parts thrilling and hilarious. The impala nearly escapes every single time, but persistence eventually wins the day.

Most safari-goers spend their drives scanning the bush vigorously with binoculars, hoping movement catches their eye. A thermal camera changes the game entirely, letting you see heat instead of light. In lion country, that distinction can mean the difference between an empty road and the sighting of a lifetime.

A morning at a bird hide in Pilanesberg turned into one of the most emotional wildlife encounters imaginable. Three friends watched helplessly as a baby hippo fought for its life, and a mother faced every parent’s worst nightmare.

Tucked deep in one of Greater Kruger’s most celebrated private reserves, a brand-new camp is about to host the most prestigious event on the safari guiding calendar.

A leopard and a warthog collide in a raw, dust-filled struggle for survival along the roadside. What unfolds is one of the bush’s most visceral reminders of what it truly means to be a predator.

The finest field guides in southern Africa are competing for the most prestigious title in safari guiding. Meet the five remarkable finalists hoping to be crowned Safari Guide of the Year 2026.

Along the H14, a herd of elephants made it very clear that some boundaries are non-negotiable. When hyenas pushed their luck, the elephants pushed back harder.

Near the remote wilderness of Crooks Corner, wildlife enthusiast Wihantjie Nel captured something that stopped her breath: a young elephant calf, trunk cut short by deformity, dropping to its knees to graze with quiet, determined dignity.