49 Kruger lions in 3 days
September 14, 2019
Wild magazine editor Romi Boom was treated to bumper lion sightings when she visited the Kruger National Park in August. In one day she saw no fewer than 20 of the big cats.
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Wild magazine editor Romi Boom was treated to bumper lion sightings when she visited the Kruger National Park in August. In one day she saw no fewer than 20 of the big cats.
Continue readingOver the years, we’ve had the privilege of visiting 18 of South Africa’s national parks. Aside from big and impressive wildlife, we’re more than often surprised by our parks’ lesser seen mammal species. But where to find them? Judging by our adventures, the Kruger, Kgalagadi, Mokala and Mountain Zebra national parks rarely disappoint.
Continue readingSANParks aims to get more people into parks by spreading the message that it’s the best real estate in the world. Once seen, you’ll always want to come back. Wild talks to Hapiloe Sello, who’s in charge of visitor growth.
Continue readingThe mystical paintings of the San call to us down the centuries, offering tantalising glimpses of who these hunter-gatherers were. Head to these five Wild parks and reserves to fall under the spell of ancient rock art.
Continue readingThe Black Mambas, the first majority female anti-poaching unit, patrol the Kruger National Park’s western boundary. Their job is officially to look for signs of poachers entering the park, but their role encompasses far more.
Continue readingWhat happens when an impala gets stuck between a rock and hard place? Or rather, a hyena and a dam infested with hungry crocodiles?
Continue readingPhotographer Malcolm Bowling catches a battle between prides in this epic sequence, which was taken during his time as a game ranger at Sabi Sands in the greater Kruger area.
Continue readingOn a visit to the Kruger Park Maurice Rolfe happened upon this very exciting scene of a leopard crossing a river.
Continue readingIt brings you closer to nature. It brings you closer to family. It doesn’t cost the Earth, it’s perfect for spontaneous travellers and it’s a great way to make friends. Five writers consider the appeal of camping.
Continue readingWild editor Romi Boom asks a trails ranger with 30 years’ experience about his favourite walking safaris – William Hlatshwayo, personal ranger to former South African president Nelson Mandela.
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