The pack of wild dogs, were found close to White Dam along the Thulamanzi drainage line. They were finishing off an impala ram which they had recently killed. They wasted no time consuming the carcass.
The pack sped off to return to the den. Upon their arrival the puppies came to greet them hoping for some regurgitated meat. The whimpering sounds, of the dogs stimulate those who have been successful on the hunt, to regurgitate food for those dogs who stayed behind to protect and care for the pups.
The puppies who were in and out of the den were watched carefully by the alpha female.
A group of dwarf mongooses were sunning themselves on top of an old disused termite mound. These small carnivores are very curious.
The leopard viewing has been exceptional over the last couple of days. We followed Thlangisa towards the large quarry. To our delight she climbed up a marula tree. From her elevated advantage she surveyed the area.
After some time in the tree she became quite nervous. She quickly descended the tree and moved away.
Just to the north of Thlangisa we found Metsi and her cubs. Two of the three were sitting in a marula tree. A partially eaten impala ram lay meters from the tree.
Hlabankunzi was found on Inyati access, from the safety of a large marula she watched a breeding herd of elephants.
An African darter was drying itself on an old dead branch at Squenga Dam. This was just before an African hawk eagle dived towards the darter, who slipped into the water to escape.
A very elegant martial eagle was perched on a branch close to Mackenzie Camp.
The lion viewing is always good. The old lioness from the Ximungwe pride had killed an impala ram on Thabalala road. Her two nine month old cubs were enjoying the feast.
The Mapogo brothers have split up temporally. Skorro Mapago was found at Dam Five. It is quite normal for the three to split up as they move through their territory. The usually re-join after a couple of days.
The large herd has returned after a brief absence. They were lying up on the eastern side of Newington road. This herd numbered approximately 350
The elephant sightings have been fantastic. There have been numerous breeding herds moving through the area.
A young male calf tried to show us how tuff he was by trying to mock charge us.
Two lone bulls enjoying the Sand River. The water level has no dropped as we move into winter making more of the river crossing accessible.
The rhino sightings have been plentiful. Here a calf nurses from her mother.
General game sightings have been good. Both giraffe and waterbuck were encountered close to the camp.
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