The winds of change are fanning us towards winter as we celebrate our action packed 14th birthday month with some scintillating sightings.
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Rangers Report February 2012
Superlative summer weather and cloudless starry nights have illuminated February after a waterlogged start to 2012. The sweltering sun has radiated down and dried up much of the transformed landscape, game viewing has been sensational as animal activity has peaked during the fine weather and plentiful supply of food.
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Rangers Report January 2012
The wettest month for at least 12 years has not dampened the wildlife dynamics in the slightest! Mother Nature has her unique way of cleaning things up and the waters have no doubt washed away all the stagnant material bringing new life and growth! Many previously inaccessible areas will now be opened up once the waters fully subside, especially along the river!
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Rangers Report December 2011
The height of summer is upon us and scorching hot sunny days often lead to spectacular evening thunderstorms. It is the time to celebrate life and family as the year draws to a close and how fitting it is that Hlaba Nkunzi has returned home and given birth to her cubs…
Rangers Report November 2011
The month is “iMpala” in the traditional Shangaan calendar as scattered impala lambs lie hidden all over the dense undergrowth, their first few tense days spent motionless avoiding detection. This time of new life presents predators with ample easy prey…that is if they can find it. They need to alter hunting techniques and use their sense of smell to detect the hidden lambs.
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Rangers Report September 2011
The lush riverine Sand river wonderland is currently an allurement for wildlife of all sorts as we anticipate the first rains. Unique sightings of rarely seen usually nocturnal animals have also abounded as they revel in the cool weather before the heat of summer is upon us.
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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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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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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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Rangers Report April 2011
As the weather starts cooling down the game viewing heats up!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Rangers Report March 2011
Another very special month of Game Viewing
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Rangers Report February 2011
This month has been packed with great sightings as usual….
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