Animals

A quiet waterhole in Sabi Sands turns into a social gathering when a group of white rhinos decides the buffalo pool party looks too good to pass up. What follows is a masterclass in bush etiquette, complete with an overly friendly sniff and one spectacular belly flop.

A peaceful afternoon on the rocks turns into an important parenting lesson when two lionesses decide they’ve had enough of cub cuddles for the day. What follows is equal parts adorable and painfully relatable for any tired parent.

High on the wishlists of most safari-goers are the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. In this video, we witness a rather one-sided interaction between two of the species.

A peaceful roadside snack turns into a tense standoff between elephants, leaving one little calf caught in the middle. What starts as a moment of innocence quickly escalates into a shove that sends the youngster tumbling.

For male leopards, their territory means access to resources and mating opportunities. When intruders are found, they must be dealt with swiftly, yet carefully.

When an up-and-coming pair of lions encountered the ageing ruler, they showed no respect for his legacy. Using tag-team tactics, they dealt a severe blow to his reign.

Every year during the Great Wildebeest Migration, millions of wildebeest must brave croc-infested river crossings. While most make it, some are much luckier than others.

Dubbed the Greatest Show on Earth, the East African wildebeest migration is made up of many dramatic moments. Here, a wildebeest takes the plunge in a quest for survival.

This breathtaking jaguar was filmed catching a caiman by Luke Street during his stay in Pantanal, Brazil.

Often referred to as “donkeys in pyjamas”, zebras are not necessarily comical creatures. As this footage shows, rivalries can get pretty heated.

While their neighbours complained, these two eagles were seen engaged in a vicious dispute. That is, until one of them decides fighting is for the birds.

Old Cape buffalo bulls are notoriously ill-tempered, particularly when threatened. In this amusing footage, a lion pride was kept guessing when a bull chose violence.

In Nature, it is important to know your place in the pecking order. In this footage, predator and prey engage in an unusual standoff.

Baby elephants have got to be one of the cutest creatures in Africa. Like all youngsters, they’re a bundle of energy that loves to play. Even with poop.

This young and determined lion couldn’t get through a pangolin’s scales!

Raising toddlers is hard work. As much as we love them, their constant demands can become frustrating. In this footage, a lioness’s patience is pushed to the limit.

This hungry leopard had its eyes on a tasty looking impala, it was time to spring the trap!

The Sabi Sand Trail Run returns on 29 August 2026, bringing runners, surrounding communities and conservation organisations together for a race that supports local opportunities and the future of the Greater Kruger landscape.

One leopard put in the effort to hunt its prey, only for two others to come and see if they could steal it!

A tense standoff at the river turns into an unexpected role reversal. What starts as a lion’s hunting attempt ends with the buffalo herd calling the shots.