Information regarding the poaching incident which involved a rhino – this has however NOT taken place on the Leopard Hills property
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Rangers Report August 2011
The first migrant birds have returned bringing with them warmer days and much anticipation of the spring reawakening! Quality of wildlife sightings are peaking as vegetation is low, so to all our lucky guests pack some sunscreen and head for the Hills!
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The Dawning of a New Era
We have done it, it is complete and it looks stunning.
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Young Wildlife in the Hills
News on the painted dog pups, spotted hyaena cubs and a rather peculiar twist in the tale of our hippo “mother” and calf…
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We are almost there
Suite 1 is almost complete following the devastating fire that burnt it to the ground in the early morning hours of May the 23rd.
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Rangers Report July 2011
Winter is in now in full swing and the crisp mornings followed by warming golden rays mean prolific wildlife activity throughout the endless sunny days!
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Reflections…
What a truly gratifying and memorable 4 months we have spent immersing ourselves in the social and reproductive behaviour of one of the most engaging yet endangered mammals on earth!
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Suite 1 Update
Another update on the progress of the re-building of Suite 1
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Awesome Stay…
We have just come back from an awesome night at Leopard Hills. Thanks so much to Duncan & Louise for their hospitality….you truly do have a little piece of paradise!! I don’t know what took us so long to get there but hopefully we will be back in the near future!! Thanks Heinrich for the great game drives & sightings – I must say, you are very considerate of your guests, always warning them…& making sure that no branches slap them in the faces or ‘grab’ them off the back of the vehicles!!! Thanks again for everything.
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Thirsty Travelers
Suite 5 does it again, like a magnet for these thirsty travelers.
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Rangers Report June 2011
It is nearing the end of June and winter is officially upon us bringing crisp mornings followed by those warming rays of golden light and plenty of breathtaking moments…
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Pupdate!
Recently there have been a few tense moments as lions have moved perilously close to the painted dog den on a few occasions, luckily the pups have been safely inside!
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