Animals

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.

Baby elephants are adorably cute. In this footage, a youngster does his best to intimidate a bunch of tourists.

For male cheetahs, territory means everything, as seen in this dramatic video showing a vicious dispute.

Leopard cubs stay with their mothers for up to two years. During that time, they develop a very close bond, as depicted in this footage.

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.

Every now and then, species interact in a dynamic, memorable way.

This hungry hyena got cruelly creative when it came to find a way through this pangolin’s defenses.

Just as it tucked in for its own meal this martial eagle found itself under the scrutiny of a whole group of vultures!

This springbok lamb got a little confused after losing sight of its mother.

This silly leopard got itself into an awkward scenario using nothing but its own clumsiness!

This maverick lion leapt out of cover and down a cliff just to make sure it got a meal!

Two cheetah took down a giraffe in an epic sighting filmed in the Phinda Private Game Reserve.

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.

When a herd of buffalo came down to drink, lions set up an ambush. However, impatience scuppered their plans for a big meal.

African wild dogs are one of Africa’s most successful large predators. Using a combination of teamwork and endurance, few prey can escape their snapping jaws.

What would you do if you found yourself wedged between two herds of elephants?

As an elephant family arrived at the river, a sudden commotion saw them rapidly depart.

Scavengers are a vital part of any healthy ecosystem. However, that doesn’t mean the various members of Nature’s clean-up crew necessarily get along.

There is no love lost between lions and buffalo. In this footage, the hunter becomes the hunted.

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.