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Every now and then, the African bush provides the perfect setting for one of life’s truly unforgettable moments. In late October, the wilderness of the beautiful Timbavati Private Nature Reserve provided the backdrop for a moment that will live large in a young couple’s minds forever. That afternoon-evening game drive was no ordinary safari. The…

Among the most imposing sights in the African bush is an old Cape buffalo bull, standing alone in the golden grass or wallowing in a muddy pool. His heavily ridged horns, broad boss, and weathered appearance tell a story of years spent surviving the challenges of life in the unforgiving wilderness. A typical mature bull…

As the late afternoon light began to soften across the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, the Bateleur guide spotted a raptor perched up ahead in a tree. He switched off the vehicle’s engine and began explaining the bird’s identifying features and behaviour to the guests. After careful observation, the group identified it as a Tawny Eagle.…

The third-last day of September was overcast and cool, and it was clear that some significant wet weather was just around the corner. As had been the daily pattern during the preceding week, the Bateleur guests were fortunate to find themselves following the Sark Pride during a guided game drive in the Timbavati Private Nature…

The open safari vehicle slowed as the guide spotted a magnificent male lion and a beautiful lioness resting in the early morning African sunshine. At first, the pair appeared relaxed, seemingly oblivious to the vehicle’s presence. However, it soon became apparent that the lioness was displaying signs of being receptive to mating, offering a fascinating…