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Why does a zebra have its stripes?

Posted by Emily on Thu September 23, 2021 in Wildlife.

Have you ever wondered why a zebra has its dazzling black and white stripes? Ponder no more! Guide Emily is armed with all the latest science on the matter...

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August 2021 Sightings

Posted by Emily on Thu September 9, 2021 in Sightings Report.

It’s official - August 2021 is a month that will go down in Klaserie Drift legend. A phenomenal month of show-stopping encounters that began on day one with the craziest sighting of all - the entire River pride feasting on a 3-tonne elephant. Throw in a buffalo kill, a second pride of lions, copious leopards and elephants as well as a sprinkling of wild dogs - it is difficult to know where to begin! So let us go back to the beginning and the morning safari of August 1st…

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Territorial warfare - a clash of hippos

Posted by Emily on Fri September 3, 2021 in Wildlife.

What happens when two enormous hippo bulls decide there's only enough room for one? Read on to find out more about this incredible sighting!

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July 2021 Sightings

Posted by Emily on Fri August 13, 2021 in Sightings Report.

July is traditionally considered a great month for predator sightings in South Africa. Winter coincides with the dry season here in the Lowveld, forcing animals to gather at the dwindling water sources. As the trees surrender their leaves and the grass becomes thin and sparse, it can become easier to spot the elusive leopard or sleepy lion lying up in the bush. No surprise then that we had another bumper month of Big cat sightings! Read on for more...

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June 2021 Sightings

Posted by Emily on Fri July 2, 2021 in Sightings Report.

Just like that, we’re half way through 2021! We can hardly believe how the year has flown before our very eyes, although the yellowing grass and misty mornings play testament to that fact. As another month passes, read on to discover the latest bush happenings at Klaserie Drift.

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