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Posts – Wildlife

Cheetahs, wild dogs and more

Spend an exciting and rewarding day out with cheetahs and wild dogs (and more) at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, just over an hour’s drive from Johannesburg.

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A man, a pram and the penguins

African penguins are in a perilous situation – between a rock and a hard place. How cheering it is, though, that people are prepared to tackle slightly insane missions to help their cause.

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Family-friendly game lodges and kids’ safaris

Family holidays are all about keeping the kids entertained, and what better way than to take them on a safari? Here is a look at South African game lodges that are family friendly.

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Q&A with photographer Richard du Toit

Photographer Richard du Toit’s images of wildlife, nature and African landscapes are a study in beauty and a tribute to his eye for the extraordinary…

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On the catwalk ... with Ranger Diaries

South Africa’s big cats are a law unto their themselves, and capturing just a moment of their grace and beauty is what every photographer hopes for. Here are some great shots from the award-winning Ranger Diaries blog. Enjoy…

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The wild dogs of Mkhuze Game Reserve

Committed rangers and volunteers at Mkhuze Game Reserve spend time monitoring, tracking and ensuring the safety of wild dogs in the area.

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An elephant mourns its dead brother

Early one morning in Madikwe Game Reserve, a young elephant is observed mourning his dead brother and chasing predators away from the body.

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Baby time in the bush

There is something special about seeing the bush erupt into abundant life each summer, a season that’s well and truly under way when the baby impala arrive.

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It’s for the birds!

South Africa is one of the world’s top birding destinations, a place where you can see some amazing species. Subscribe to the glossy new African Birdlife magazine and find out the whys, whens, wheres and hows of birdwatching in South Africa.

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Affordable getaways – Haaspoort Private Nature Reserve

If you’re looking for an affordable, semi-luxury bush experience, a place where you can walk or mountain bike among blesbok and hartebeest, there’s a secret getaway not far from Port Elizabeth.

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