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Camp fires and fables

One of the things I really love about the bush, are the stories you hear around the camp fires and the fables and beliefs that you get to hear from the locals. And one of these fables is about the magnificent Baobab tree, whose branches look more like roots. I was on a walk with… Continue reading Camp fires and fables

A Web of Golden Silk

In 1983 while working as a game ranger in one the world’s most prestigious private game reserves, I had a very amusing incident that I would like to share with you. We were on a morning game drive when I spotted some fresh male leopard tracks on one of the dirt roads we frequently drove… Continue reading A Web of Golden Silk

Jessica the Hippo

No trip to the Lowveld is complete without paying the world-famous Hippo – Jessica a visit. Rescued during the floods of 11th March 2000 as a calf of a few hours, she has now grown to become part of Tonie and Shirley Joubert’s family. Sit and watch a video to learn about the amazing journey… Continue reading Jessica the Hippo