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January Newsletter

09 February 2010

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Giraffe Herd
Photo: Dylan Brandt



On the 31st of December 2009 around 9pm in the evening the guests at Lukimbi all dining in the Boma, witnessed a partial eclipse of the moon. It was also the second full moon of the month which means it was a blue moon. New Years Eve was truly special and a great prelude to the New Year!

Last year was full of drama and the big cats were without doubt in the spot light. The original pride of 22 lions had since split into two groups, one of 13 and one of 7, t...

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November Newsletter

14 December 2009

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Buffalo on a Walk
Photo: Louis Marais
Less than a month ago the bush was suffering from the new summer heat. With most days reaching over 30’C, and a few topping 42’C, the bush was taking a hammering. Trees began wilting, the scorched earth was baked hard by the sun, and the stress that comes with minimal water resources available, was beginning to tell on many animal species.

But hope arrived on the horizon, as dark images started curling over the Drakensberg Mountains. Just like a regimented army the cl...

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October Newsletter

09 November 2009

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Leopards Mating
Photo: Dylan Brandt
The vibrations from the sound ripple through our inner core, our souls bowing down in submissiveness in recognition of his almighty power . . . and fury. He runs, stiff legged, head held in regal pose, his full black mane billowing around him. We watch in awe from the relative safety of our vehicle as he roars his displeasure yet again. The full impact of his wrath aimed solely towards the new comers.

Over the past week or so I have been lucky enough to witness a turf war...

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