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A2A Safaris - cheetah https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa/blog/tags/cheetah en Wildlife Updates from Singita Kruger National Park https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa/blog/wildlife-updates-singita-kruger-national-park <div class="body text-field" property="content:encoded"><p>Guests at <a href="http://singita.com/region/singita-kruger-national-park/" target="_blank">Singita Kruger National Park</a> have 33,000 acres over which to roam on twice-daily game drives with their dedicated field guide and tracker. The area is well known for a particularly high concentration of the “Big 5” – including a number of large prides of lion – all of whom benefit from Singita’s steadfast commitment to conservation as well as its minimal environmental footprint. Field guides Barry Peiser and Brian Rode put together the latest wildlife report from the area, which highlights some of the recent changes in the landscape and lots of exciting animal activity:</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16093" src="http://singita.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_6.png" alt="sknp_6" width="811" height="540" srcset="http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_6.png 811w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_6-300x200.png 300w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_6-768x511.png 768w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_6-320x213.png 320w" sizes="(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px" /></p> <h3>Landscape</h3> <p>We had almost no rain during April (a few drops of drizzle) and the water that filled up the N’wanetsi<br /> River last month is slowly drying up. There is still quite a bit of standing water at the weir, at Dumbana<br /> Pools and in front of both <a href="http://singita.com/lodge/sweni-lodge/" target="_blank">Singita Sweni</a> and <a href="http://singita.com/lodge/singita-lebombo-lodge/" target="_blank">Singita Lebombo Lodges</a>. Hyena Pan, in the Lebombo Hills is still holding water and is attracting a fair amount of game. The depression is bare of grass and visibility is amazing. This has been a great month for game-viewing.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16089" src="http://singita.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_2.png" alt="sknp_2" width="919" height="611" srcset="http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_2.png 919w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_2-300x199.png 300w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_2-768x511.png 768w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_2-320x213.png 320w" sizes="(max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px" /></p> <h3>Cheetah</h3> <p>The stars this month were a female cheetah and her four young cubs who arrived on the concession. We<br /> estimate the cubs to be in the region of two months old and have ruffs of golden hair on their backs and<br /> very dark bellies and sides, making them look a lot like honey badgers from a distance. It is said that the<br /> young cheetah cubs are coloured like this so that potential enemies such as lions and hyenas mistake them<br /> for badgers, which are notoriously aggressive. We have had amazing views of the mother and her cubs,<br /> particularly in the open areas of the Central Depression. When we first started seeing them the cubs were<br /> very shy of the vehicles, although they have now become fairly relaxed and we have had some great views<br /> of them.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16090" src="http://singita.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_3.png" alt="sknp_3" width="919" height="611" srcset="http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_3.png 919w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_3-300x199.png 300w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_3-768x511.png 768w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_3-320x213.png 320w" sizes="(max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px" /></p> <h3>Elephant</h3> <p>We have seen elephants almost on a daily basis. They have been coming down to drink at the water in the<br /> N’wanetsi River. Johnathan reported seeing a herd of over 70 elephants drinking at Dumbana Pools one<br /> day. On another occasion we saw a breeding herd of elephants bathing in the pool at Hyena Pan. While<br /> they were playing in the water they were surprised by a hippo bull that surfaced right in front of them. It<br /> was amusing to watch them as they got startled by the hippo and then tried to chase it around the pool.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16092" src="http://singita.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_5.png" alt="sknp_5" width="811" height="538" srcset="http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_5.png 811w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_5-300x199.png 300w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_5-768x509.png 768w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_5-320x213.png 320w" sizes="(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px" /></p> <h3>Lion</h3> <p>Singita Kruger National Park is certainly the place to see lions; at least 70 sightings of these large cats were reported this month. The white lion from the larger portion of the Shish Pride has been seen this month and is looking healthy. He was seen feeding on a buffalo carcass with the rest of the larger portion of the Shish Pride right opposite the river from the camp! Barry had had an amazing sighting of two Shish lionesses, just the day before, stalking and catching a waterbuck close to Euphorbia Crossing, a short way upriver from Lebombo Camp. Two of the females of the Shish Pride also caught another Waterbuck right where the water ends north of<br /> Euphorbia Crossing.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16091" src="http://singita.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_4.png" alt="sknp_4" width="918" height="610" srcset="http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_4.png 918w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_4-300x199.png 300w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_4-768x510.png 768w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_4-320x213.png 320w" sizes="(max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px" /></p> <h3>Hyena</h3> <p>Spotted hyenas were seen regularly during the month of April. The hyena cubs at the den along the H6<br /> public road have become very used to the cars and have been quite inquisitive. We have had to chase them<br /> away from the vehicles on occasion as they try to chew the plastic mudguards of the game viewer! One of<br /> the sub-adults was seen with porcupine quills stuck all over in his throat and neck. He had obviously been<br /> too inquisitive or had gone into the wrong burrow, one that was already occupied by a large, spiny rodent.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16088" src="http://singita.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_1.png" alt="sknp_1" width="918" height="612" srcset="http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_1.png 918w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_1-300x200.png 300w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_1-768x512.png 768w, http://469uj5355hpj1cwksq2n1n1a.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sknp_1-320x213.png 320w" sizes="(max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px" /></p> <p><em>Did you catch our recent post about the adorable <a href="http://singita.com/wildlife/meet-the-mountain-pride-lion-cubs/" target="_blank">new lion cubs in the Mountain Pride</a>? Field guide Barry Peiser gave us the story along with some gorgeous photos of them with their mother. You can also stay up to date with news from our twelve lodges and camps by following <a href="https://www.facebook.com/singita.gamereserves/" target="_blank">our Facebook page</a>.</em></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://singita.com/wildlife/wildlife-updates-from-singita-kruger-national-park/">Wildlife Updates from Singita Kruger National Park</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://singita.com">Singita</a>.</p> </div><div class="field-tags field-items"><div class="field-label">Tags: </div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/wildlife" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Wildlife</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/cheetah" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">cheetah</a></div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/elephants" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">elephants</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/lions" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">lions</a></div></div> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:00:22 +0000 Anonymous 1532 at https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa/blog/wildlife-updates-singita-kruger-national-park#comments Curious Cats https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa/blog/curious-cats <div class="body text-field" property="content:encoded"><p>Just in! Field Guide <a href="http://singita.com/blog/tag/ross-couper/" target="_blank">Ross Couper</a> from <a href="http://singita.com/regions/singita-sabi-sand/" target="_blank">Singita Sabi Sand</a> sent through this incredible snapshot from Thursday afternoon’s game drive. In it, a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serval" target="_blank">serval</a> faces off with a pair of cheetahs: </p> <p><a href="http://singita.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SSS-1-320.jpg"><img src="http://singita.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SSS-1-320.jpg" alt="Cheetah vs Serval by Ross Couper" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9212" /></a></p> <p>“Upon a approaching a cheetah sighting, a serval and two cubs were seen moving through the grass within meters of the cheetah. The serval’s movement caught the attention of the cheetah after the adult serval attempted to catch a rodent in the grass. A chase ensued and the adult serval was surrounded by the two cheetah. A moment of sheer aggression from the serval saved its life and several tense minutes were felt amongst the guests viewing the interaction. As dusk settled we returned back to the lodge, the fate of the serval unknown. It was a true privilege to witness this interaction in the wild.”</p> <p><em>Ross regularly shares his stunning wildlife photos with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/singita.gamereserves" target="_blank">our Facebook community</a>, so follow us there for the latest sightings, direct from the bush!</em></p> <p>The post <a href="http://singita.com/blog/curious-cats/">Curious Cats</a> appeared first on <a href="http://singita.com">Singita</a>.</p> </div><div class="field-tags field-items"><div class="field-label">Tags: </div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/sabi-sand" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Sabi Sand</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/wildlife" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Wildlife</a></div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/cheetah" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">cheetah</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/ross-couper" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Ross Couper</a></div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/wildlife-photography" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">wildlife photography</a></div></div> Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:09:35 +0000 Anonymous 889 at https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa/blog/curious-cats#comments 50‌‌‌ | 50 Anniversary Season: Episode 17 https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa/blog/50%E2%80%8C%E2%80%8C%E2%80%8C-50-anniversary-season-episode-17 <div class="body text-field" property="content:encoded"><p><img width="250" height="150" src="http://blog.africageographic.com/africa-geographic-blog/files/2013/12/Wine-and-Climate-1-250x150.jpg" class="attachment-sliderimg wp-post-image" alt="Wine and Climate 1" /></p> <p>Here is the line-up for the South African TV show 50‌‌‌ | 50, Anniversary Season, Episode 17 on 23 December 2013: Go deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta to research the delicate ecosystem, find out if the Natal Midlands is the new Franschhoek and learn all about cheetah conservation in the Kgalagadi.</p> </div><div class="field-tags field-items"><div class="field-label">Tags: </div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/conservation" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Conservation</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/50-50" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">50 50</a></div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/cheetah" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">cheetah</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/kgalagadi" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Kgalagadi</a></div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/natal-midlands" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Natal Midlands</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/okavango-delta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Okavango Delta</a></div></div> Fri, 20 Dec 2013 05:00:17 +0000 Anonymous 518 at https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa/blog/50%E2%80%8C%E2%80%8C%E2%80%8C-50-anniversary-season-episode-17#comments Cheetah makes kill under car https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa/blog/cheetah-makes-kill-under-car <div class="body text-field" property="content:encoded"><p><img width="250" height="150" src="http://blog.africageographic.com/africa-geographic-blog/files/2013/12/cheetahs-under-car-250x150.jpg" class="attachment-sliderimg wp-post-image" alt="© Kasaine Sankan" /></p> <p>An amazing selection of images as a cheetah family make an outstanding series of kills in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy in the Mara.</p> </div><div class="field-tags field-items"><div class="field-label">Tags: </div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/wildlife-and-nature" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Wildlife and Nature</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/cheetah" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">cheetah</a></div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/hunt" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">hunt</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/kill" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">kill</a></div></div> Wed, 11 Dec 2013 05:43:21 +0000 Anonymous 401 at https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa/blog/cheetah-makes-kill-under-car#comments A winter wonderland at Sabi Sabi https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa/blog/a-winter-wonderland-sabi-sabi <div class="body text-field" property="content:encoded"><p><img width="250" height="150" src="http://blog.africageographic.com/africa-geographic-blog/files/2013/12/leopard-cub-250x150.jpg" class="attachment-sliderimg wp-post-image" alt="leopard-cub" /></p> <p>There is something magical about Sabi Sabi in winter as the bush fades from its lush greens to dead browns, the rains disappear and the parched earth cries out for a drink.</p> </div><div class="field-tags field-items"><div class="field-label">Tags: </div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/wildlife-and-nature" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Wildlife and Nature</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/bush" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">bush</a></div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/cheetah" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">cheetah</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/cubs" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">cubs</a></div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/leopards" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Leopards</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/lions" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">lions</a></div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/sabi-sabi" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">sabi sabi</a></div><div class="field-item odd " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/safari" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Safari</a></div><div class="field-item even " rel="dc:subject"><a href="/africa/blog/tags/winter" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">winter</a></div></div> Wed, 11 Dec 2013 04:45:46 +0000 Anonymous 402 at https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa https://us.a2asafaris.com/africa/blog/a-winter-wonderland-sabi-sabi#comments

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