The African Fish Eagle – An African Magnificence

by Peter Gava | Susuwe Lodge Manager

The African Fish Eagle – An African Magnificence

The fish eagle is the national symbol of many African countries and finds itself stuck on most of the historical flags. Why this loud bird is so favored is a mystery since the list of other birds of prey is endless. [...]

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Egyptian Cobra vs Puff Adder: An Eyewitness Account

by Peter Gava | Lodge Manager

It has been proven beyond reasonable doubt that snakes can kill and eat other snakes for so many reasons, some linked to inter/intra-specific competition and others much to do with the predatory instincts based on being opportunistic in their methods of acquiring food. Cannibalism of killing and eating [...]

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Lionesses on a Buffalo Kill

By Nicci – Lodge Manager | 20 August 2009

The Lions had been spotted the previous day by Beavan who had initially seen the vultures hovering in the sky about 5km’s SW from Horseshoe. He decided to follow the vultures and sure enough – he was rewarded with three lionesses on a buffalo kill – [...]

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Leopard sighting

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 [...]

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