Sightings report - Page 3

"Overwhelmed, the bull collapsed to the ground within minutes and, despite a final surge of adrenaline to regain his feet, he fell back into a thicket by the river. Once down, there was sadly no return for this magnificent beast as one of the males moved in to give the final kiss of death."

Read all about our incredible lion sightings in part one of October's sightings report.

Heralded as one of the best months to visit on safari - due to it being right at the end of the dry season and with the moderate, transitional temperatures of spring - September has lived up to its expectations at Klaserie Drift. Some astounding moments on safari this month, from lions on kills to baby leopards, has made every second in the bush full of awe and amazement. Keep reading to find out more…

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…

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...

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.