Davison’s Camp – April 2012

Winter is clearly approaching as the daily temperatures are dropping – the mornings are cold and chilly while the midday temperatures are still warm and comfy. The monthly maximum was a balmy 31 °C with a minimum of 9 °C. … Continue reading

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Duba Plains – April 2012

Exciting news is that our brand new game drive vehicles have arrived. These have been especially designed by Dereck Joubert with guest comfort in mind and the needs of our semi- and professional photographers staying at Duba Plains. They are … Continue reading

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Pafuri Camp – April 2012

Daily temperatures have been dropping throughout the month, indicating that winter is on its way. Having said this, we did experience a monthly maximum of 41 °C. We did not have any rain this month, adding to the already dry … Continue reading

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Damaraland Camp – April 2012

It is clearly starting to get cooler as we move closer to our winter months – as the temperatures now carry the cold chill in the mornings and at night. This year, we have experienced the complete opposite to last … Continue reading

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Vidal Sassoon Passes Away

It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of Vidal Sassoon. It was an Honour for us to have such a great man on our safaris and the memories of Vidal will last forever. We send our condolences … Continue reading

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Serra Cafema Camp – April 2012

Mid-April saw temperatures rising all the way past 40°C for a couple of days. Clouds towards the east suggested that rain was still falling further inland, but we understand that Serra Cafema sits in an area that receives less than … Continue reading

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Seba Camp – April 2012

The cold season is officially upon us. Although winter is not in full swing, the mornings are becoming more and more chilly and the guests are layering up for the morning activities. This is short-lived though, as the midday sun … Continue reading

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Simbambili Leopards 8th May 2012

The adult male leopard,Tingana, has been extending his territory for some time and recently has been seen all over our western traverse area. We hear his characteristically short territorial call from the deck of the lodge while we have coffee … Continue reading

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Pondoro Game Reserve April 2012

Autumn is upon us and I am looking at a new paint of red and yellow coloured leaves through the window while writing this report. The days and nights reverberate with the rutting calls of impala rams advertising their territories … Continue reading

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Doro Nawas Camp – April 2012

Dora Nawas and the adjoining areas are still very dry as we haven’t received any substantial rains this rainy season. The aridity has been compounded by hot conditions but there has been a fair amount of humidity which could and … Continue reading

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