We are so proud to be able to celebrate World Rhino Day with our very own Thuza and Kusasa!
Thank you for celebrating them with us, along with the local people who are their neighbours and tourists coming from all parts of the world to see them.
The rhino is truly one of Africa’s most iconic species. Imvelo’s reintroduction of white rhino to Hwange National Park has broken ecological and sociological barriers and continues to pioneer a unique scheme to create sanctuary for rhino on community land. Guests staying at Bomani or Camelthorn lodges have thrilled to experience this species returned to its natural habitat. Yes, they are closely guarded – with horn worth more than its weight in gold on the black market, this is essential. But one unexpected benefit of the 24/7 guarding of our two recently arrived rhino is that they have become habituated to people on foot – although they remain shy of vehicles! With famously poor sight, rhino have extremely sharp senses of both smell and hearing. White rhino has the widest set of nostrils of any land-based animal, and their ears swivel 360 degrees independently to home in on strange sounds. Thuza and Kusasa have become familiar with the smell and voices of people, while conversely their own ‘panting’ vocalisation is unique to each animal, communicating with each other and now helpful to their human guards. Though built like a small tank, rhino are surprisingly agile and can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h (30 mph) – so being some few metres away on foot from up to 3 600 kg of muscle and horn will still get your pulse racing!
Closely monitored by veterinarians and ecologists, the experts are satisfied with the progress of Thuza and Kusasa since their arrival in their new Hwange home in May. The long 17 hour transfer across Zimbabwe was stressful, and they then lost some condition in the first few weeks as they adjusted to their new ecosystem. The sandy Kalahari topography of Hwange is very different to the sout
Some Monday morning elephants to start your week off!
Let’s start talking about how we can make this video your Monday morning up close and personal on safari!
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Wild dogs - or also known as "African painted dogs" live in tightly-knit social groups from 2 up to 27 and are very bonded with one another.
FUN FACT! - No two dogs have the same markings and colourations.
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Kapama’s Guernsey cubs spend equal parts playing and sleeping these days. Spending time watching these playful little cats is one of our favorite sightings when we’re on safari.
Let’s start planning your safari adventure and perhaps you’ll come across some rambunctious rascals as well!
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The widespread use of plastic bottles is a serious problem all over the world. I’m rural Nigeria, villages are putting waste to work.
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This young elephant at Kapama Private Reserve in South Africa is full of charisma, charm and personality, confidently showed off its new truck moves.
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A little pit stop for some tiny playtime!
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Little lions for your Tuesday!
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This rescued sloth is clearly fascinated with his boat ride!
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An adorable father daughter bonding moment captured in South Africa’s Timbavati area. An amazing, wildlife rich safari destination with some of our favorite luxury camps and lodges!
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Some very lucky safari guests got a great up close encounter as this leopard moseyed by their game drive vehicle.
Let’s get to work on building your Africa adventure and perhaps you too will hit the wildlife jackpot!
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I believe we would have had the same reaction! This elephant said “NOPE”.
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