Motswari is part of both the Timbavati and Umbabat Nature Reserve and is home to an exquisite abundance of wildlife, ranging from the Big Five to lesser-known animal species. Most visitors, local and international, almost always have the country’s celebrated Big
In the Timbavati and Umbabat Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, leopard sightings are not uncommon. Although rather elusive, secretive and solitary by nature, these striking, regal creatures are even known to sometimes wander into the lodge
Elephants Alive The Transboundary Elephant Research Programme represents the South African branch of Save the Elephants. The research extends across Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. It is presently continuing as Elephants Alive. The project officially started in 2003, but draws on data collected over
Over the past few months, we have been incredibly fortunate to have had some amazing sightings of the western pride of lions within our traversing area close to Motswari. The sightings have generally only been of the females and younger
Hyenas, the small carnivorous dog-like species that are so often associated with African myth and folklore, have a rather unfortunate reputation as backstabbing opportunists. Their sloping backs, short hind-legs and shaggy appearance, contribute toward the negative image of a permanently
Rockfig Safari Lodge, named after a legendary resident female leopard, is situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. This destination is perfect for groups of both friends and family. Whether you enjoy to self-cater or have a fully catered-service, Rockfig
At Tanda Tula, we are passionate about education. This passion is not exclusive to everyone who works at Tanda Tula, but for all the guests that visit Tanda Tula Safari Camp and Tanda Tula Field Camp. We believe that every
There has been a lot of wildlife action at Motswari lately. There were three different packs of wild dogs that had been running around the last few days (20 in the south, 12 in the north and a small pack
The Timbavati is an open system. What this means is that anything can move between the Kruger National Park and the Klaserie through the Timbavati. This wildness is the magnetic appeal of a reserve such as this one. However, it
The Yellow-billed Hornbill is a colorful and characterful bird whose scientific name is Tockus leucomelas, and common name is Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill. It is better known by most of the the Tanda Tula guests as Zazu. Disney’s Lion King had more
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