The Lebombo Mountains, also called Lubombo or Ubombo is a 800km long, narrow mountain range visible from northern Kwazulu-Natal to the southern border of Zimbabwe, and form a major part of the Kruger Park. It forms the boundary between the province of KwaZulu-Natal, Eswatini and Mozambique and between Mozambique and the South African provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo.Continue reading “Lebombo Mountain Range”
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Whales with Different Accents and Songs
Apparently whales can hear or receive song info from distances up to 800kms. This allows their migration coordination up to the tropics which is thousands of kms. People around the world have different accents and you can tell where they are from by their distinctive way of talking. Just like human’s, whales also have differentContinue reading “Whales with Different Accents and Songs”
Monkey Apples
The monkey apple tree (Strychnos spinosa) is found in the sandy forests, coastal bush and along riverine edges in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Other variations of this family are found as far north as Tanzania. It’s one of the most useful trees in our forests. The fruits are very distinctive, being almost perfectly spherical (they’re actually berries). TheyContinue reading “Monkey Apples”
The Three Duiker Species
There are three common duiker species in this part of the world, and it is not uncommon to see all three on your safari through one of our parks. Its name comes from the Afrikaans ‘duiker’ meaning ‘to dive,’ because of its habit of ducking into bushes when there is danger about. Common Duiker:“Common” isContinue reading “The Three Duiker Species”
The Praying Mantis
There are over 200 species of Mantis found in sub-Saharan Africa alone. Their scientific name, Mantodea, translated from Greek, means prophet. The insects are colloquially called praying mantis due to their characteristic pose which so closely resembles a person with their hands clasped in prayer. However, because they are predatory creatures, their name is sometimesContinue reading “The Praying Mantis”
The Lobola System
It isn’t called your “big day” for nothing. It often takes months to years of saving and planning the invitations, venue, flowers, dress, photographer, catering, and music. You want everything to be just right for this special day, but what if you are still held back by the hefty price of lobola? In many AfricanContinue reading “The Lobola System”
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Seashells or Take Them from the Beach
Can you take shells from the beach? Is it bad to take shells from the sea? They are questions I often hear. The answer may surprise you, but, leaving seashells where they are is actually one of the easiest ways to protect marine life and make a small contribution to saving our oceans. Let’s talkContinue reading “Why You Shouldn’t Buy Seashells or Take Them from the Beach”
Butterfly Migration in South Africa
The annual migration of the Brown-veined White Butterfly in South Africa takes place during midsummer every year. The migration originates in the arid regions of the Karoo and Kalahari. These populations owe their strength to the main food plant of the caterpillars, the Shepherd’s Tree. The core populations are maintained by the females laying eggsContinue reading “Butterfly Migration in South Africa”
St. Lucia Eco Lodge – Expansive views of the Indian Ocean
The St. Lucia Eco Lodge is nestled between the St. Lucia Estuary, the Indian Ocean and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and is an ideal point from which to explore South Africa’s first World Heritage Site. One of the few properties where you can see the marine protected area from your bedroom! The lodge adjoins theContinue reading “St. Lucia Eco Lodge – Expansive views of the Indian Ocean”
Eastern Shores Sunset Excursion
This spectacular drive traverses the dune forest, wetland pans and grasslands of the eastern shores of the iSimangaliso park. The in-depth talks not only highlight the animals, but also the plants, the climate, the bugs, the weather, the people, and how this all fits together to make a very complex ecosystem work in balance. TheContinue reading “Eastern Shores Sunset Excursion”
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