ANDREW AVELEY

WILDLIFE PORTFOLIO

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A colour image of a Southern Carmine Bee-eater diving into teh water to bath in Namibia, along the Zambezi river in the Zambezi Region
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The Mara Triangle is the Northwestern part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. The Mara Triangle is managed by the Mara Conservancy . This is under contract by the Trans-Mara county council, a local non-profit organization formed by the local Maasai. It contains a number of anti-poaching units spread out to help protect the wildlife of the reserve. Divided. It is separated from the rest of the Maasai Mara National Reserve by the Mara River. the Mara Triangle is less visited and less crowded, often with many more game animals grazing on the plains and between the volcanic hills that distinguish this corner of the Mara. The Mara Triangle is one third of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with an area of 510 km². It has two natural borders and one political; to the South West is the Tanzania/Serengeti border, to the East is the Mara River and to the North West is the Oldoinyio Escarpment (also called Oloololo or Siria Escarpment). The Mara Triangle is easy to access by plane with its two airstrips (Serena airstrip and Kichwa Tembo aistrip) and with daily scheduled flights connecting the Mara Triangle with other parks and reserves in Kenya. From the Kenyan coast (Mombasa, Diani, Malindi) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta airport or Wilson airport). The Mara Triangle is also reachable by road. The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara and by the locals as The Mara) is a large game reserve in Narok County, Kenya; contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, Tanzania. It is named in honor of the Maasai people which are the ancestral inhabitants of the area. Their description of the area when looked at from afar is the word "Mara" . It is Maa in the Maasai language and means "spotted". This is an an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savanna, and cloud shadows that mark the reserve. It is globally famous the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to Octo
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Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
A wide angle landscape photograph taken from a low angle ofa imenent storm in the Greater Kruger National Park , South Africa
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The Mara Triangle is the Northwestern part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. The Mara Triangle is managed by the Mara Conservancy . This is under contract by the Trans-Mara county council, a local non-profit organization formed by the local Maasai. It contains a number of anti-poaching units spread out to help protect the wildlife of the reserve. Divided. It is separated from the rest of the Maasai Mara National Reserve by the Mara River. the Mara Triangle is less visited and less crowded, often with many more game animals grazing on the plains and between the volcanic hills that distinguish this corner of the Mara. The Mara Triangle is one third of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with an area of 510 km². It has two natural borders and one political; to the South West is the Tanzania/Serengeti border, to the East is the Mara River and to the North West is the Oldoinyio Escarpment (also called Oloololo or Siria Escarpment). The Mara Triangle is easy to access by plane with its two airstrips (Serena airstrip and Kichwa Tembo aistrip) and with daily scheduled flights connecting the Mara Triangle with other parks and reserves in Kenya. From the Kenyan coast (Mombasa, Diani, Malindi) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta airport or Wilson airport). The Mara Triangle is also reachable by road. The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara and by the locals as The Mara) is a large game reserve in Narok County, Kenya; contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, Tanzania. It is named in honor of the Maasai people which are the ancestral inhabitants of the area. Their description of the area when looked at from afar is the word "Mara" . It is Maa in the Maasai language and means "spotted". This is an an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savanna, and cloud shadows that mark the reserve. It is globally famous the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to Octo
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Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
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Madikwe Private Game reserve, North West Province South Africa. An hour after sunset the magical nautical twilight provides a photographer with a pallet of light an deep shadows. This image was captured from within a man-made bunker in a waterhole at water level. The animals can drink unhindered and also provided me with a magical point of view to capture their movement as the moved along the ridge. They were very cautious as early that day lions had quenched their thirst from the water and their smell was lingering in the air creating unease in the Buffalo herd.
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The name Motswari means "to conserve and protect" in Tswana and the owners have held the name to be a promise to each of their future friends who arrive to share in the splendor of an African sunset at this vintage bush lodge. The 150 square kilometers that make up the reserve are part of the Greater Kruger Park and guests will be treated to wildlife in their natural habitats as part of their unforgettable experience of Southern Africa. Ideally situated and exclusive, Motswari Private Game Reserve holds the best of everything for the traveler to the untamed majesty that is Africa. This is my favourite destination in the Timbavati . The mopani thickets and open areas are rich with colour in the dry season and make for special backdrops during the pursuit of capturing unique wildlife images. Not only does it cater for small groups of travellers , but the luxury accommodations and facilities are incredible. On suite , air-conditioned rooms with detailed artwork of african inspiration filling the walls. These incredible features compliment some of the best wildlife photography one can find in the Timbavati. An overnight walking safari has now been added to the Motswari experience for avid bush lovers. You can engage all five of your senses as you become one with nature on a footpath through untouched wilderness with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides as they lead you through majestic scenery to come up close and personal with the Big (and small) Five. Along the way, your guides will share their knowledge whilst using their experience to give a wonderfully natural insight that will further your own appreciation of the African bush. Supporting the Big Five are several other species of wildlife, including cheetah and wild dogs and naturally occurring herbivores from the antelope and gazelle family. There are a variety of nocturnal animals which make our sunset drives completely different from their daytime equivalent which include, but are not limited to,
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
A wildlife portrait of a adult African Wild Dog in Madikwe.The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buff
Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana, has one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. By size, it is the third largest park in the country, after the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Kgalaghadi, and is the most biologically diverse. The idea of a national park to protect the wildlife as well as promote tourism first appeared in 1931. The following year, 24,000 km2 around Chobe district were officially declared non-hunting area; this area was expanded to 31,600 km2 two years later. In 1943, heavy tsetse infestations occurred throughout the region, delaying the creation of the national park. By 1953, the project received governmental attention again: 21,000 km2 were suggested to become a game reserve. The Chobe Game Reserve was officially created in 1960, though smaller than initially desired. In 1967, the reserve was declared a national park. It is also Botswana's first national park. At that time there were several industrial settlements in the region, especially at Serondela, These settlements were gradually moved out of the park, and only in 1975 was the whole protected area exempt from human activity. Minor expansions of the park took place in 1980 and 1987. The park can be divided up to 4 areas, each corresponding to a specific ecosystem: The Serondela area (or Chobe riverfront), situated in the extreme Northeast of the park, has as its main geographical features lush floodplains and dense woodland of mahogany, teak and other hardwoods now largely reduced by heavy elephant pressure. The Chobe River flows along the Northeast border of the park and is a major watering spot, especially in the dry season (May through October) for large breeding herds of elephants. It also supports families of giraffe, sable and Cape buffalo. The flood plains are the only place in Botswana where the puku antelope occur. Birding is also exceptional here all year round here. Large numbers of carmine bee-eaters are spotted in season. When in flood spoonbills,
Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana, has one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. By size, it is the third largest park in the country, after the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Kgalaghadi, and is the most biologically diverse. The idea of a national park to protect the wildlife as well as promote tourism first appeared in 1931. The following year, 24,000 km2 around Chobe district were officially declared non-hunting area; this area was expanded to 31,600 km2 two years later. In 1943, heavy tsetse infestations occurred throughout the region, delaying the creation of the national park. By 1953, the project received governmental attention again: 21,000 km2 were suggested to become a game reserve. The Chobe Game Reserve was officially created in 1960, though smaller than initially desired. In 1967, the reserve was declared a national park. It is also Botswana's first national park. At that time there were several industrial settlements in the region, especially at Serondela, These settlements were gradually moved out of the park, and only in 1975 was the whole protected area exempt from human activity. Minor expansions of the park took place in 1980 and 1987. The park can be divided up to 4 areas, each corresponding to a specific ecosystem: The Serondela area (or Chobe riverfront), situated in the extreme Northeast of the park, has as its main geographical features lush floodplains and dense woodland of mahogany, teak and other hardwoods now largely reduced by heavy elephant pressure. The Chobe River flows along the Northeast border of the park and is a major watering spot, especially in the dry season (May through October) for large breeding herds of elephants. It also supports families of giraffe, sable and Cape buffalo. The flood plains are the only place in Botswana where the puku antelope occur. Birding is also exceptional here all year round here. Large numbers of carmine bee-eaters are spotted in season. When in flood spoonbills,
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Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana, has one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. By size, it is the third largest park in the country, after the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Kgalaghadi, and is the most biologically diverse. The idea of a national park to protect the wildlife as well as promote tourism first appeared in 1931. The following year, 24,000 km2 around Chobe district were officially declared non-hunting area; this area was expanded to 31,600 km2 two years later. In 1943, heavy tsetse infestations occurred throughout the region, delaying the creation of the national park. By 1953, the project received governmental attention again: 21,000 km2 were suggested to become a game reserve. The Chobe Game Reserve was officially created in 1960, though smaller than initially desired. In 1967, the reserve was declared a national park. It is also Botswana's first national park. At that time there were several industrial settlements in the region, especially at Serondela, These settlements were gradually moved out of the park, and only in 1975 was the whole protected area exempt from human activity. Minor expansions of the park took place in 1980 and 1987. The park can be divided up to 4 areas, each corresponding to a specific ecosystem: The Serondela area (or Chobe riverfront), situated in the extreme Northeast of the park, has as its main geographical features lush floodplains and dense woodland of mahogany, teak and other hardwoods now largely reduced by heavy elephant pressure. The Chobe River flows along the Northeast border of the park and is a major watering spot, especially in the dry season (May through October) for large breeding herds of elephants. It also supports families of giraffe, sable and Cape buffalo. The flood plains are the only place in Botswana where the puku antelope occur. Birding is also exceptional here all year round here. Large numbers of carmine bee-eaters are spotted in season. When in flood spoonbills,
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Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana, has one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. By size, it is the third largest park in the country, after the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Kgalaghadi, and is the most biologically diverse. The idea of a national park to protect the wildlife as well as promote tourism first appeared in 1931. The following year, 24,000 km2 around Chobe district were officially declared non-hunting area; this area was expanded to 31,600 km2 two years later. In 1943, heavy tsetse infestations occurred throughout the region, delaying the creation of the national park. By 1953, the project received governmental attention again: 21,000 km2 were suggested to become a game reserve. The Chobe Game Reserve was officially created in 1960, though smaller than initially desired. In 1967, the reserve was declared a national park. It is also Botswana's first national park. At that time there were several industrial settlements in the region, especially at Serondela, These settlements were gradually moved out of the park, and only in 1975 was the whole protected area exempt from human activity. Minor expansions of the park took place in 1980 and 1987. The park can be divided up to 4 areas, each corresponding to a specific ecosystem: The Serondela area (or Chobe riverfront), situated in the extreme Northeast of the park, has as its main geographical features lush floodplains and dense woodland of mahogany, teak and other hardwoods now largely reduced by heavy elephant pressure. The Chobe River flows along the Northeast border of the park and is a major watering spot, especially in the dry season (May through October) for large breeding herds of elephants. It also supports families of giraffe, sable and Cape buffalo. The flood plains are the only place in Botswana where the puku antelope occur. Birding is also exceptional here all year round here. Large numbers of carmine bee-eaters are spotted in season. When in flood spoonbills,
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Amboseli National Park, formerly Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, is in Kajiado County, Kenya. The park is 39,206 hectares (392 km2; 151 sq mi) in size at the core of an 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi) ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The local people are mainly Maasai, but people from other parts of the country have settled there attracted by the successful tourist-driven economy and intensive agriculture along the system of swamps that makes this low-rainfall area (average 350 mm (14 in)) one of the best wildlife-viewing experiences in the world with 400 species of birds including water birds, pelicans, kingfishers, crakes, hammerkops and 47 types of raptor. The park protects two of the five main swamps, and includes a dried-up Pleistocene lake and semi-arid vegetation. 240 kilometers (150 miles) southeast from the capital city Nairobi, Amboseli National Park is the second most popular national park in Kenya after Maasai Mara National Reserve. History In 1883, Joseph Thompson was the first European to penetrate the feared Maasai region known as Empusel (meaning 'salty, dusty place' in Maa). He, too, was astonished by the fantastic array of wildlife and the contrast between the arid areas of the dry-lake bed and the oasis of the swamps, a contrast that persists today. Amboseli was set aside as the 'Southern Reserve' for Maasai in 1906 but returned to local control as a Game Reserve in 1948. Gazetted a National Park in 1974 to protect the core of this unique ecosystem, it was declared a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve in 1991. The park earned $3.5 m (€2.9 m) in 2005. On 29 September 2005, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki declared that control of the park should pass from the Kenya Wildlife Service to the Olkejuado County Council and the Maasai tribe. Some observers saw this as a political favour in advance of a vote on a new Kenyan constitution: legal challenges are currently in court. The degazetting would divert park admission fe
Elephant Plains Lodge is based in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, undoubtedly the most exclusive private game reserve in South Africa. It is situated near the Kruger Gate to the Kruger Park, the reserve has an area of about 60000 Ha. There are no fences between it and its neighbour the Kruger Park. It has the highest concentration of Leopards in the African continent. Outdoorphoto Photographic Safaris are one of South Africas leaders in exclusive photographic orientated safaris with Elephant Plains being the prime location for these awesome and cost effective Luxury trips
Amboseli National Park, formerly Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, is in Kajiado County, Kenya. The park is 39,206 hectares (392 km2; 151 sq mi) in size at the core of an 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi) ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The local people are mainly Maasai, but people from other parts of the country have settled there attracted by the successful tourist-driven economy and intensive agriculture along the system of swamps that makes this low-rainfall area (average 350 mm (14 in)) one of the best wildlife-viewing experiences in the world with 400 species of birds including water birds, pelicans, kingfishers, crakes, hammerkops and 47 types of raptor. The park protects two of the five main swamps, and includes a dried-up Pleistocene lake and semi-arid vegetation. 240 kilometers (150 miles) southeast from the capital city Nairobi, Amboseli National Park is the second most popular national park in Kenya after Maasai Mara National Reserve. History In 1883, Joseph Thompson was the first European to penetrate the feared Maasai region known as Empusel (meaning 'salty, dusty place' in Maa). He, too, was astonished by the fantastic array of wildlife and the contrast between the arid areas of the dry-lake bed and the oasis of the swamps, a contrast that persists today. Amboseli was set aside as the 'Southern Reserve' for Maasai in 1906 but returned to local control as a Game Reserve in 1948. Gazetted a National Park in 1974 to protect the core of this unique ecosystem, it was declared a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve in 1991. The park earned $3.5 m (€2.9 m) in 2005. On 29 September 2005, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki declared that control of the park should pass from the Kenya Wildlife Service to the Olkejuado County Council and the Maasai tribe. Some observers saw this as a political favour in advance of a vote on a new Kenyan constitution: legal challenges are currently in court. The degazetting would divert park admission fe
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Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana, has one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. By size, it is the third largest park in the country, after the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Kgalaghadi, and is the most biologically diverse. The idea of a national park to protect the wildlife as well as promote tourism first appeared in 1931. The following year, 24,000 km2 around Chobe district were officially declared non-hunting area; this area was expanded to 31,600 km2 two years later. In 1943, heavy tsetse infestations occurred throughout the region, delaying the creation of the national park. By 1953, the project received governmental attention again: 21,000 km2 were suggested to become a game reserve. The Chobe Game Reserve was officially created in 1960, though smaller than initially desired. In 1967, the reserve was declared a national park. It is also Botswana's first national park. At that time there were several industrial settlements in the region, especially at Serondela, These settlements were gradually moved out of the park, and only in 1975 was the whole protected area exempt from human activity. Minor expansions of the park took place in 1980 and 1987. The park can be divided up to 4 areas, each corresponding to a specific ecosystem: The Serondela area (or Chobe riverfront), situated in the extreme Northeast of the park, has as its main geographical features lush floodplains and dense woodland of mahogany, teak and other hardwoods now largely reduced by heavy elephant pressure. The Chobe River flows along the Northeast border of the park and is a major watering spot, especially in the dry season (May through October) for large breeding herds of elephants. It also supports families of giraffe, sable and Cape buffalo. The flood plains are the only place in Botswana where the puku antelope occur. Birding is also exceptional here all year round here. Large numbers of carmine bee-eaters are spotted in season. When in flood spoonbills,
The Mara Triangle is the Northwestern part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. The Mara Triangle is managed by the Mara Conservancy . This is under contract by the Trans-Mara county council, a local non-profit organization formed by the local Maasai. It contains a number of anti-poaching units spread out to help protect the wildlife of the reserve. Divided. It is separated from the rest of the Maasai Mara National Reserve by the Mara River. the Mara Triangle is less visited and less crowded, often with many more game animals grazing on the plains and between the volcanic hills that distinguish this corner of the Mara. The Mara Triangle is one third of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with an area of 510 km². It has two natural borders and one political; to the South West is the Tanzania/Serengeti border, to the East is the Mara River and to the North West is the Oldoinyio Escarpment (also called Oloololo or Siria Escarpment). The Mara Triangle is easy to access by plane with its two airstrips (Serena airstrip and Kichwa Tembo aistrip) and with daily scheduled flights connecting the Mara Triangle with other parks and reserves in Kenya. From the Kenyan coast (Mombasa, Diani, Malindi) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta airport or Wilson airport). The Mara Triangle is also reachable by road. The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara and by the locals as The Mara) is a large game reserve in Narok County, Kenya; contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, Tanzania. It is named in honor of the Maasai people which are the ancestral inhabitants of the area. Their description of the area when looked at from afar is the word "Mara" . It is Maa in the Maasai language and means "spotted". This is an an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savanna, and cloud shadows that mark the reserve. It is globally famous the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to Octo
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The Mara Triangle is the Northwestern part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. The Mara Triangle is managed by the Mara Conservancy . This is under contract by the Trans-Mara county council, a local non-profit organization formed by the local Maasai. It contains a number of anti-poaching units spread out to help protect the wildlife of the reserve. Divided. It is separated from the rest of the Maasai Mara National Reserve by the Mara River. the Mara Triangle is less visited and less crowded, often with many more game animals grazing on the plains and between the volcanic hills that distinguish this corner of the Mara. The Mara Triangle is one third of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with an area of 510 km². It has two natural borders and one political; to the South West is the Tanzania/Serengeti border, to the East is the Mara River and to the North West is the Oldoinyio Escarpment (also called Oloololo or Siria Escarpment). The Mara Triangle is easy to access by plane with its two airstrips (Serena airstrip and Kichwa Tembo aistrip) and with daily scheduled flights connecting the Mara Triangle with other parks and reserves in Kenya. From the Kenyan coast (Mombasa, Diani, Malindi) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta airport or Wilson airport). The Mara Triangle is also reachable by road. The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara and by the locals as The Mara) is a large game reserve in Narok County, Kenya; contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, Tanzania. It is named in honor of the Maasai people which are the ancestral inhabitants of the area. Their description of the area when looked at from afar is the word "Mara" . It is Maa in the Maasai language and means "spotted". This is an an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savanna, and cloud shadows that mark the reserve. It is globally famous the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to Octo
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The Mara Triangle is the Northwestern part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. The Mara Triangle is managed by the Mara Conservancy . This is under contract by the Trans-Mara county council, a local non-profit organization formed by the local Maasai. It contains a number of anti-poaching units spread out to help protect the wildlife of the reserve. Divided. It is separated from the rest of the Maasai Mara National Reserve by the Mara River. the Mara Triangle is less visited and less crowded, often with many more game animals grazing on the plains and between the volcanic hills that distinguish this corner of the Mara. The Mara Triangle is one third of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with an area of 510 km². It has two natural borders and one political; to the South West is the Tanzania/Serengeti border, to the East is the Mara River and to the North West is the Oldoinyio Escarpment (also called Oloololo or Siria Escarpment). The Mara Triangle is easy to access by plane with its two airstrips (Serena airstrip and Kichwa Tembo aistrip) and with daily scheduled flights connecting the Mara Triangle with other parks and reserves in Kenya. From the Kenyan coast (Mombasa, Diani, Malindi) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta airport or Wilson airport). The Mara Triangle is also reachable by road. The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara and by the locals as The Mara) is a large game reserve in Narok County, Kenya; contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, Tanzania. It is named in honor of the Maasai people which are the ancestral inhabitants of the area. Their description of the area when looked at from afar is the word "Mara" . It is Maa in the Maasai language and means "spotted". This is an an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savanna, and cloud shadows that mark the reserve. It is globally famous the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to Octo
The Mara Triangle is the Northwestern part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. The Mara Triangle is managed by the Mara Conservancy . This is under contract by the Trans-Mara county council, a local non-profit organization formed by the local Maasai. It contains a number of anti-poaching units spread out to help protect the wildlife of the reserve. Divided. It is separated from the rest of the Maasai Mara National Reserve by the Mara River. the Mara Triangle is less visited and less crowded, often with many more game animals grazing on the plains and between the volcanic hills that distinguish this corner of the Mara. The Mara Triangle is one third of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with an area of 510 km². It has two natural borders and one political; to the South West is the Tanzania/Serengeti border, to the East is the Mara River and to the North West is the Oldoinyio Escarpment (also called Oloololo or Siria Escarpment). The Mara Triangle is easy to access by plane with its two airstrips (Serena airstrip and Kichwa Tembo aistrip) and with daily scheduled flights connecting the Mara Triangle with other parks and reserves in Kenya. From the Kenyan coast (Mombasa, Diani, Malindi) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta airport or Wilson airport). The Mara Triangle is also reachable by road. The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara and by the locals as The Mara) is a large game reserve in Narok County, Kenya; contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, Tanzania. It is named in honor of the Maasai people which are the ancestral inhabitants of the area. Their description of the area when looked at from afar is the word "Mara" . It is Maa in the Maasai language and means "spotted". This is an an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savanna, and cloud shadows that mark the reserve. It is globally famous the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to Octo
The Mara Triangle is the Northwestern part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. The Mara Triangle is managed by the Mara Conservancy . This is under contract by the Trans-Mara county council, a local non-profit organization formed by the local Maasai. It contains a number of anti-poaching units spread out to help protect the wildlife of the reserve. Divided. It is separated from the rest of the Maasai Mara National Reserve by the Mara River. the Mara Triangle is less visited and less crowded, often with many more game animals grazing on the plains and between the volcanic hills that distinguish this corner of the Mara. The Mara Triangle is one third of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with an area of 510 km². It has two natural borders and one political; to the South West is the Tanzania/Serengeti border, to the East is the Mara River and to the North West is the Oldoinyio Escarpment (also called Oloololo or Siria Escarpment). The Mara Triangle is easy to access by plane with its two airstrips (Serena airstrip and Kichwa Tembo aistrip) and with daily scheduled flights connecting the Mara Triangle with other parks and reserves in Kenya. From the Kenyan coast (Mombasa, Diani, Malindi) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta airport or Wilson airport). The Mara Triangle is also reachable by road. The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara and by the locals as The Mara) is a large game reserve in Narok County, Kenya; contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, Tanzania. It is named in honor of the Maasai people which are the ancestral inhabitants of the area. Their description of the area when looked at from afar is the word "Mara" . It is Maa in the Maasai language and means "spotted". This is an an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savanna, and cloud shadows that mark the reserve. It is globally famous the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to Octo
The Mara Triangle is the Northwestern part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. The Mara Triangle is managed by the Mara Conservancy . This is under contract by the Trans-Mara county council, a local non-profit organization formed by the local Maasai. It contains a number of anti-poaching units spread out to help protect the wildlife of the reserve. Divided. It is separated from the rest of the Maasai Mara National Reserve by the Mara River. the Mara Triangle is less visited and less crowded, often with many more game animals grazing on the plains and between the volcanic hills that distinguish this corner of the Mara. The Mara Triangle is one third of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with an area of 510 km². It has two natural borders and one political; to the South West is the Tanzania/Serengeti border, to the East is the Mara River and to the North West is the Oldoinyio Escarpment (also called Oloololo or Siria Escarpment). The Mara Triangle is easy to access by plane with its two airstrips (Serena airstrip and Kichwa Tembo aistrip) and with daily scheduled flights connecting the Mara Triangle with other parks and reserves in Kenya. From the Kenyan coast (Mombasa, Diani, Malindi) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta airport or Wilson airport). The Mara Triangle is also reachable by road. The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara and by the locals as The Mara) is a large game reserve in Narok County, Kenya; contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, Tanzania. It is named in honor of the Maasai people which are the ancestral inhabitants of the area. Their description of the area when looked at from afar is the word "Mara" . It is Maa in the Maasai language and means "spotted". This is an an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savanna, and cloud shadows that mark the reserve. It is globally famous the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to Octo
The name Motswari means "to conserve and protect" in Tswana and the owners have held the name to be a promise to each of their future friends who arrive to share in the splendor of an African sunset at this vintage bush lodge. The 150 square kilometers that make up the reserve are part of the Greater Kruger Park and guests will be treated to wildlife in their natural habitats as part of their unforgettable experience of Southern Africa. Ideally situated and exclusive, Motswari Private Game Reserve holds the best of everything for the traveler to the untamed majesty that is Africa. This is my favourite destination in the Timbavati . The mopani thickets and open areas are rich with colour in the dry season and make for special backdrops during the pursuit of capturing unique wildlife images. Not only does it cater for small groups of travellers , but the luxury accommodations and facilities are incredible. On suite , air-conditioned rooms with detailed artwork of african inspiration filling the walls. These incredible features compliment some of the best wildlife photography one can find in the Timbavati. An overnight walking safari has now been added to the Motswari experience for avid bush lovers. You can engage all five of your senses as you become one with nature on a footpath through untouched wilderness with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides as they lead you through majestic scenery to come up close and personal with the Big (and small) Five. Along the way, your guides will share their knowledge whilst using their experience to give a wonderfully natural insight that will further your own appreciation of the African bush. Supporting the Big Five are several other species of wildlife, including cheetah and wild dogs and naturally occurring herbivores from the antelope and gazelle family. There are a variety of nocturnal animals which make our sunset drives completely different from their daytime equivalent which include, but are not limited to,
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The name Motswari means "to conserve and protect" in Tswana and the owners have held the name to be a promise to each of their future friends who arrive to share in the splendor of an African sunset at this vintage bush lodge. The 150 square kilometers that make up the reserve are part of the Greater Kruger Park and guests will be treated to wildlife in their natural habitats as part of their unforgettable experience of Southern Africa. Ideally situated and exclusive, Motswari Private Game Reserve holds the best of everything for the traveler to the untamed majesty that is Africa. This is my favourite destination in the Timbavati . The mopani thickets and open areas are rich with colour in the dry season and make for special backdrops during the pursuit of capturing unique wildlife images. Not only does it cater for small groups of travellers , but the luxury accommodations and facilities are incredible. On suite , air-conditioned rooms with detailed artwork of african inspiration filling the walls. These incredible features compliment some of the best wildlife photography one can find in the Timbavati. An overnight walking safari has now been added to the Motswari experience for avid bush lovers. You can engage all five of your senses as you become one with nature on a footpath through untouched wilderness with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides as they lead you through majestic scenery to come up close and personal with the Big (and small) Five. Along the way, your guides will share their knowledge whilst using their experience to give a wonderfully natural insight that will further your own appreciation of the African bush. Supporting the Big Five are several other species of wildlife, including cheetah and wild dogs and naturally occurring herbivores from the antelope and gazelle family. There are a variety of nocturnal animals which make our sunset drives completely different from their daytime equivalent which include, but are not limited to,
The name Motswari means "to conserve and protect" in Tswana and the owners have held the name to be a promise to each of their future friends who arrive to share in the splendor of an African sunset at this vintage bush lodge. The 150 square kilometers that make up the reserve are part of the Greater Kruger Park and guests will be treated to wildlife in their natural habitats as part of their unforgettable experience of Southern Africa. Ideally situated and exclusive, Motswari Private Game Reserve holds the best of everything for the traveler to the untamed majesty that is Africa. This is my favourite destination in the Timbavati . The mopani thickets and open areas are rich with colour in the dry season and make for special backdrops during the pursuit of capturing unique wildlife images. Not only does it cater for small groups of travellers , but the luxury accommodations and facilities are incredible. On suite , air-conditioned rooms with detailed artwork of african inspiration filling the walls. These incredible features compliment some of the best wildlife photography one can find in the Timbavati. An overnight walking safari has now been added to the Motswari experience for avid bush lovers. You can engage all five of your senses as you become one with nature on a footpath through untouched wilderness with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides as they lead you through majestic scenery to come up close and personal with the Big (and small) Five. Along the way, your guides will share their knowledge whilst using their experience to give a wonderfully natural insight that will further your own appreciation of the African bush. Supporting the Big Five are several other species of wildlife, including cheetah and wild dogs and naturally occurring herbivores from the antelope and gazelle family. There are a variety of nocturnal animals which make our sunset drives completely different from their daytime equivalent which include, but are not limited to,
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
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Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
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Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
The name Motswari means "to conserve and protect" in Tswana and the owners have held the name to be a promise to each of their future friends who arrive to share in the splendor of an African sunset at this vintage bush lodge. The 150 square kilometers that make up the reserve are part of the Greater Kruger Park and guests will be treated to wildlife in their natural habitats as part of their unforgettable experience of Southern Africa. Ideally situated and exclusive, Motswari Private Game Reserve holds the best of everything for the traveler to the untamed majesty that is Africa. This is my favourite destination in the Timbavati . The mopani thickets and open areas are rich with colour in the dry season and make for special backdrops during the pursuit of capturing unique wildlife images. Not only does it cater for small groups of travellers , but the luxury accommodations and facilities are incredible. On suite , air-conditioned rooms with detailed artwork of african inspiration filling the walls. These incredible features compliment some of the best wildlife photography one can find in the Timbavati. An overnight walking safari has now been added to the Motswari experience for avid bush lovers. You can engage all five of your senses as you become one with nature on a footpath through untouched wilderness with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides as they lead you through majestic scenery to come up close and personal with the Big (and small) Five. Along the way, your guides will share their knowledge whilst using their experience to give a wonderfully natural insight that will further your own appreciation of the African bush. Supporting the Big Five are several other species of wildlife, including cheetah and wild dogs and naturally occurring herbivores from the antelope and gazelle family. There are a variety of nocturnal animals which make our sunset drives completely different from their daytime equivalent which include, but are not limited to,
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Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana, has one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. By size, it is the third largest park in the country, after the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Kgalaghadi, and is the most biologically diverse. The idea of a national park to protect the wildlife as well as promote tourism first appeared in 1931. The following year, 24,000 km2 around Chobe district were officially declared non-hunting area; this area was expanded to 31,600 km2 two years later. In 1943, heavy tsetse infestations occurred throughout the region, delaying the creation of the national park. By 1953, the project received governmental attention again: 21,000 km2 were suggested to become a game reserve. The Chobe Game Reserve was officially created in 1960, though smaller than initially desired. In 1967, the reserve was declared a national park. It is also Botswana's first national park. At that time there were several industrial settlements in the region, especially at Serondela, These settlements were gradually moved out of the park, and only in 1975 was the whole protected area exempt from human activity. Minor expansions of the park took place in 1980 and 1987. The park can be divided up to 4 areas, each corresponding to a specific ecosystem: The Serondela area (or Chobe riverfront), situated in the extreme Northeast of the park, has as its main geographical features lush floodplains and dense woodland of mahogany, teak and other hardwoods now largely reduced by heavy elephant pressure. The Chobe River flows along the Northeast border of the park and is a major watering spot, especially in the dry season (May through October) for large breeding herds of elephants. It also supports families of giraffe, sable and Cape buffalo. The flood plains are the only place in Botswana where the puku antelope occur. Birding is also exceptional here all year round here. Large numbers of carmine bee-eaters are spotted in season. When in flood spoonbills,
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana, has one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. By size, it is the third largest park in the country, after the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Kgalaghadi, and is the most biologically diverse. The idea of a national park to protect the wildlife as well as promote tourism first appeared in 1931. The following year, 24,000 km2 around Chobe district were officially declared non-hunting area; this area was expanded to 31,600 km2 two years later. In 1943, heavy tsetse infestations occurred throughout the region, delaying the creation of the national park. By 1953, the project received governmental attention again: 21,000 km2 were suggested to become a game reserve. The Chobe Game Reserve was officially created in 1960, though smaller than initially desired. In 1967, the reserve was declared a national park. It is also Botswana's first national park. At that time there were several industrial settlements in the region, especially at Serondela, These settlements were gradually moved out of the park, and only in 1975 was the whole protected area exempt from human activity. Minor expansions of the park took place in 1980 and 1987. The park can be divided up to 4 areas, each corresponding to a specific ecosystem: The Serondela area (or Chobe riverfront), situated in the extreme Northeast of the park, has as its main geographical features lush floodplains and dense woodland of mahogany, teak and other hardwoods now largely reduced by heavy elephant pressure. The Chobe River flows along the Northeast border of the park and is a major watering spot, especially in the dry season (May through October) for large breeding herds of elephants. It also supports families of giraffe, sable and Cape buffalo. The flood plains are the only place in Botswana where the puku antelope occur. Birding is also exceptional here all year round here. Large numbers of carmine bee-eaters are spotted in season. When in flood spoonbills,
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Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
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The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
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The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
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The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
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The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
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The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
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The Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and one of the newest national park developments in the country. It is named after the Madikwe or Marico River. It was opened in 1991 and comprises 750 km² of bushveld. A small town Groot - Marico to the south and up to the Botswana border, borders it. Madikwe Game Reserve lies on what used to be farmland, but due to the poor soil type, the farming. After extensive research, the South African Government decided that this land as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise poor communities. Wildlife was reintroduced to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix which relocated entire breeding herds of Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino and various species of antelopes. Operation Phoenix Madikwe has also successfully reintroduce predatory species such as Lions, Cheetahs, Spotted Hyaena and African Wild Dogs bringing the total large mammal population to over 10 000. There are more than 60 species of mammal in the park at present. Recently the reserve opened up to private farms outside the main reserve. Private users need to abide by parks board rules, and the animals do roam over any land. Restrictions where private vehicles can drive are in place. There are 30 lodges in the reserve, and 6 on private land outside. Madikwe has Community Lodges, which are owned and run by locals with profits being used to uplift the community. This is a malaria free area but not well knows for its beauty and wildlife viewing. The park is 680 km² and 750 km², including the privately owned land. The topography is mainly open grasslands and bushveld plains, with rocky outcrops (Inselburgs) and single mountains dotted around. There is also a large riverine area along the Groot - Marico River. It is one of the better conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, Elephants, disease free Cape buffalo, Black and White rhino, Leopard , Lions, Cheetahs, Spot
Amboseli National Park, formerly Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, is in Kajiado County, Kenya. The park is 39,206 hectares (392 km2; 151 sq mi) in size at the core of an 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi) ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The local people are mainly Maasai, but people from other parts of the country have settled there attracted by the successful tourist-driven economy and intensive agriculture along the system of swamps that makes this low-rainfall area (average 350 mm (14 in)) one of the best wildlife-viewing experiences in the world with 400 species of birds including water birds, pelicans, kingfishers, crakes, hammerkops and 47 types of raptor. The park protects two of the five main swamps, and includes a dried-up Pleistocene lake and semi-arid vegetation. 240 kilometers (150 miles) southeast from the capital city Nairobi, Amboseli National Park is the second most popular national park in Kenya after Maasai Mara National Reserve. History In 1883, Joseph Thompson was the first European to penetrate the feared Maasai region known as Empusel (meaning 'salty, dusty place' in Maa). He, too, was astonished by the fantastic array of wildlife and the contrast between the arid areas of the dry-lake bed and the oasis of the swamps, a contrast that persists today. Amboseli was set aside as the 'Southern Reserve' for Maasai in 1906 but returned to local control as a Game Reserve in 1948. Gazetted a National Park in 1974 to protect the core of this unique ecosystem, it was declared a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve in 1991. The park earned $3.5 m (€2.9 m) in 2005. On 29 September 2005, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki declared that control of the park should pass from the Kenya Wildlife Service to the Olkejuado County Council and the Maasai tribe. Some observers saw this as a political favour in advance of a vote on a new Kenyan constitution: legal challenges are currently in court. The degazetting would divert park admission fe
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Zimanga Private Game Reserve Zimanga, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is the first reserve in Africa to be designed specifically to satisfy the needs of today’s wildlife photography enthusiasts as well as safari clients who have a deeper appreciation for the bush, both of whom crave an unhurried and exclusive experience. Spread over 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld, fever tree forests and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a huge variety of animals and birds. From leopards to wild dogs and elephants to cheetah, nearly every sought-after sighting is accounted for. There are over 400 bird species recorded at the reserve. It has opened its gates as Africa’s first photographic reserve and offers unique features that will be music to the ears of wildlife photographers and enthusiasts alike. Zimanga offers traditional game viewing, with no more than two clients per row and is home to several state of the art photographic hides. These hides are unique in their design and execution in Africa and are already producing potentially award-winning photographs. It is the intention for Zimanga to become the region’s premier photographic reserve and the owners are committed to the continual development of the reserve and will strive to push the boundaries of hide design. This ensures that clients of all levels of photographic experience and ability leave with imagery that they will treasure forever.
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