Good cat sightings recently – this one was taken by 2 German ladies (Gerda Pfeil and Andrea Lippert) on a game drive – first week of January.

Our alpha male photographed by Dayne in December

A new Pearl Spotted Owl fledgling by Dayne

Action at the Hobatere waterhole [...]]]> by Louise Braine – Lodge Manager

Good cat sightings recently – this one was taken by 2 German ladies (Gerda Pfeil and Andrea Lippert) on a game drive – first week of January.

Our alpha male photographed by Dayne in December

A new Pearl Spotted Owl fledgling by Dayne

Action at the Hobatere waterhole in December  photographed by Dayne

Our resident rock monitor – Dayne

Juvenile Boomslang photographed by Dayne in the Hobatere garden

Damara Hornbill in our garden - another  near endemics in Namibia – photographed by Dayne

One of the  near emdemics in Namibia – Madagascar Bee-eater, photographed by Dayne

Steve releasing an Augar Buzzard that he ringed near the lodge.

At Susuwe we have had a really fantastic winter as far as game experience and sightings are concerned. On every golden morning and diamond afternoon our excellent guides together with our deserving guests have had the opportunity to enjoy the Bwabwata [...]]]> By Peter and Anesu Gava – Susuwe Lodge Managers | Winter 2009

At Susuwe we have had a really fantastic winter as far as game experience and sightings are concerned. On every golden morning and diamond afternoon our excellent guides together with our deserving guests have had the opportunity to enjoy the Bwabwata National Park in all aspects, the moderate weather, clear skies, remarkable fresh African bush smells, exceptional landscapes and flora. Above all the bliss has been the consistently out of this world game sightings making Susuwe and the Park one of Africa’s major theatres.

Our guests have been blessed to have an average of 2 sightings of leopard per week, a good sign the population of this species is stable and probably on the increase in the area due to exponentially growing population of antelopes e.g. impala, Greater kudu, red lechwe and water buck. The dry season movement of hundreds of buffalo into the Bwabwata has had an influence with different nomadic lion prides flocking to the area. The local prides which had a wide home range are now frequently seen, a good sign their area of traverse is now subjected to limits because of other prides trying to extend their territories into the Bwabwata. Our lion sightings have improved by more than 50% over winter and they still remain good up to now, with a few females showing signs of denning. Three big male lions who possibly could be brothers/ cousins have been in the area for the past three months and seem to have declared themselves as being in charge of the territory. Among other cats sighted in the area are caracal, African wild cat and cheetah.

The canid population in the area is impressive, with hyena featuring through calls in the night. Due to lion presence, there have been good sightings of hyena in the mornings as they are kept busy while competing for meals. Wild dogs have been sighted a couple of times, whilst in transit, and the tracks have been seen many a time indicating that they are also around.

Huge herds of elephant have been a daily occasion with herds of between 20 and 200 elephant together. These majestic creatures of the wild have so much contribution in shaping the habitat for other species and seeing them live while interacting with the rest of the game and vegetation gives an amazing feeling.

The winter period at Bwabwata had so much to offer above the game sightings. The birdlife, insects, reptiles and the beautiful night skies have given the guest their lifetime memories of Susuwe. The boat cruises have been also beyond excellent, with beautiful sunsets and the sight of the numerous hippopotamus  and Crocodiles of the Kwando River.

We had just passed Long Lagoon on a drive with our two guests. We were lucky enough to be able to join them as the camp was quiet that day and there were no other guests. Phourie had once told me of a previous leopard spotting [...]]]> By Nicci – Lodge Manager | 12 August 2009

We had just passed Long Lagoon on a drive with our two guests. We were lucky enough to be able to join them as the camp was quiet that day and there were no other guests. Phourie had once told me of a previous leopard spotting in that area and so I had my eyes glued to the bush. Sure enough, luck struck and I spotted a small female leopard walking right next to the road. When she spotted us, she lay down in the short grass giving us a good two minutes to appreciate her beauty. She then got up again and walked over a thicket and out of sight.