The baboon mother and child are closely bonded with the mother being ever watchful over her baby. Although we do not have a resident troop of baboons on Leopard Walk Lodge from time a lone male would be passing through our reserve. Baboons live on the ground and like both grasslands and hillsides. They prey on various small types of … Read More
Baby Warthog newborn
Baby Warthog newborn The new born baby warthog are just a few days old. December is the time of the year that many new born babies from various species are born. This mother has only 2 new babies although sometimes up to 8 babies are born to a sow. The mother carries the babies for about 6 months before they … Read More
White rhino enjoying long grass
WHITE RHINO ENJOYING LONG GRASS The white rhino is a grazer unlike the only other protected South African species of rhino that is known as the black rhino. This beautiful rhino’s magnificent horn is hidden by the long grass. The white rhino is not named after its colour although it does enjoy wallowing in mud and it is thought that … Read More
Stunning African Sunrise
Stunning African Sunrise The most stunning African sunrise is seen from our reserve, for those who may wish to enjoy the crisp morning air and hear the fish eagle as he welcomes the dawn, creating an ambience not to be missed! During this time of day the dawn calls to all the wildlife that would now seek to … Read More
Beautiful male Leopard recently spotted
Beautiful male leopard recently seen This magnificent territorial male was recently seen at Leopard Walk Lodge. It is always exciting to spot a leopard as they tend to be very secretive. Their footprints are often encountered but this one was close to the road and stayed watching as I took a few photos. Male leopard have large ranges and they … Read More
Hundreds of Pelican fly over Leopard Walk
Hundreds of Pelican fly over Leopard Walk A sight to heighten your senses happened this morning as hundreds of pelican flew right above leopard walk lodge. They stayed circling for some time, probably assessing our dam as a potential landing spot After some time they headed east and settled downwards to False Bay Park of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park World … Read More
Biodiversity from Butterflies to Hyena
Biodiversity from Butterflies to Hyena. The Female yellow Pansie,Female blue Pansie,Male Orange Tip were all fluttering and settling around the Hyena footprints. A short hike brings an amazing opportunity to experience the biodiversity of Leopard Walk Lodge. The warm humid weather is favoured by butterflies that are all out in abundance. In our environment situated in the environs of False … Read More
Wild dog at Leopard Walk Lodge Reserve
Wild dog ((Lycaon pictus) seen at Leopard Walk Lodge Reserve A pack of 6 Wild dogs have been spotted during the evening on 26 March 2017 at Leopard Walk Lodge Reserve. We have been very excited as this iconic species is endangered and they are afforded the highest protection. To have them visit and pass through our reserve is indeed … Read More
Summer is here
With Summer having arrived, many young are born in Zululand during the summer months. October has seen numerous baby giraffe arrive in various reserves including Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park and Isimangaliso Wetland Park – both easily accessed for game drives from Leopard Walk Lodge.
Buffalo enjoying a drink
Buffalo Enjoying Drinking With recent rains some of the waterholes filled up and the Buffalo are to be seen wading right into the pools for long drinks of water – They seem to be relieved to have more accessible water at last. The photo was taken on a game drive with Leopard Walk Lodge in Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park.