The unmistakable thudding of the helicopter rotor blades was heard minutes before the bright yellow machine appeared.
Five leopards; two cubs & two ghosts.
Xivati, the dominant male leopard that currently resides over the Khaya Ndlovu property first made himself known to us as a young male in 2018. It is believed that he was pushed out in a territorial battle by the more dominant males in the conglomeration of game reserves, east of the R40.
The wildlife playground of Khaya Ndlovu.
One of the highlights of a stay at Khaya Ndlovu Manor House is a safari, venturing into the sweeping wilderness of the 5500-hectare Rietspruit Game Reserve where all the iconic animal families have their own fascinating stories to tell.
My heart shall beat, because of you, my eyes see because of you, and I shall love, because of you!
Have you found the one that makes your heart skip a beat?
Earning My Stripes on International Zebra Day
When I happened to innocently mention that today, 31 January is International Zebra Day, I did not expect the barrage of questions that tore into me!
An anthology of collectives!
Who would have believed an innocent ‘herd’ of shiny coated zebras drinking from the waterhole in front of the Khaya Ndlovu Manor House could have sparked such a heated debate?
THE REAL MEANING OF BLOOD, SWEAT, DREAMS AND TEARS!
The common phrase ‘eyes in the back of your head’ does not appropriately describe Sam, our field guide.
Every Picture Tells a Story
The walls of Khaya Ndlovu Manor House come to life through an eclectic mix of art.
Our Horses…
Their ears point with pride, apart from the occasional flicker detecting a foraging warthog scratching amongst the crispy offerings of the dry African bushveld.