The monkey on Top of the World in the early morning of a chilly day hoped to enjoy the first warm rays of the sunrise. He also climbed up high into the marula tree to get a world view across the Reserve and stay safe from any predator. Another benefit would have been for the rest of the troop that … Read More
Tortoise first of the season
Exciting find! The season’s first tortoise. Further on the hiking trail, I saw one of the largest monitor lizards scampering away far too quickly for a photo. I was checking footprints to see whether the wild dogs that visited us previously had perhaps sneaked in again, as they have recently been seen not far from our Reserve. Suddenly a little … Read More
Sand Forest Diversity
We were recently pleased and honoured to have Theo Mostert from the University of Zululand and Liesl Mostert, assist us with identifying more than 56 different trees on our hiking trail. Many of the trees that were identified occur only in the unique sand forest vegetation of our area and some of them are rare and protected species. Kirsten Callant … Read More
Yellow billed stork. Guests view some of our region’s 450 bird species.
Yellow billed stork. Guests view some of our region’s 450 bird species. This beautiful Stork is one of the many wetland bird species found in our environs. Adjacent to our reserve is our World Natural Heritage Site, Lake St. Lucia of the Elephant Coast. Here more than 450 bird species are found and it has been recorded that Leopard Walk … Read More
Baboon Mother and Child – Ecology
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
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
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
Rainbow over wildlife reserve
The first rainbow over our wildlife reserve this year. We have welcomed refreshing rain falls mingled with idyllic days of warm sunshine during the past month. With the drought experienced through the Zululand region the rain has brought what appears to be a second spring. The rainbow was a beautiful surprise this morning during a drive out to check on … Read More
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