Animals

Following our roads and camps update of 9 February, we share an update provided by the South African Tourism Services Association.

In between hunts, lion prides spend the vast majority of their time resting. For the youngsters, any distraction is welcome in passing the long hours until their next meal.

A fierce mother, two tiny cubs, and one determined intruder. This tense tree-top standoff shows how far a leopard will go to protect her young.

A peaceful safari drive took a terrifying turn when an angry elephant stormed onto the road. With wild dogs scattering and tourists gasping, this encounter was a stark reminder of how unpredictable the wild can be.

A leopard successfully hunted and killed a warthog in a breathtaking sighting filmed by Andi Dill in the Royal Malewane reserve.

This martial eagle had eyes bigger than its stomach as it tried to fly away with a guinea fowl that dragged it back to earth!

Just when it seemed all hope was lost, a heroic herd turned the tables on two powerful predators. This heart-stopping encounter proves there is strength not just in numbers, but in loyalty.

Two cute caracal kittens played with a baby bunny after their mother brought them their food, in an incredibly rare sighting filmed by photographer and wildlife enthusiast Marion Vollborn from Tier Fotografie.

In the wake of the Kruger floods, we provide an update on the associated recovery funds.

What began as a quiet scene quickly revealed an unsettling truth. In a rare and shocking encounter, one Wahlberg’s eagle stands victorious over another, exposing the fierce competition that unfolds high above our heads.

When male elephants reach maturity, they leave their mothers and join other bachelors. Amongst these all-male herds, there is constant competition for dominance.

A brutal clash unfolds as a buffalo fights for survival against a pride of determined lions. In this intense sighting, every move could mean life or death.

A turtle desperately seeking frogs eggs provided a fascinating glimpse into ‘lesser known’ wildlife dynamics of the Mala Mala Game Reserve.

What starts as a comical display of cub confidence quickly turns serious. When a rhino loses its patience, even curious lion cubs must learn when to back off.

A territorial dispute explodes high above the ground in a clash of claws and fury. What follows is a jaw-dropping fall that proves just how resilient leopards can be.

In Nature, even small injuries can end up having devastating consequences far beyond their severity. To illustrate the point, watch what happens when an injured zebra is spotted by lions.

It was a showdown to ascertain dominance in this magnificent sighting of two rival hippos.

A large crocodile ripped an impala carcass apart in order to consume it easier!

After days of heavy rain and rising rivers, a tense roadside pause turns into a heart-melting reunion. In the wake of flooding, instinct and family bonds guide a pride back together again.

As the saying goes, “curiosity killed the cat”. While that’s not quite what happened in this hilarious encounter, it seems the phrase applies to cats of all sizes.