The name Shangaan loosely translated means 'lost tribe'. A name coined when the Tsonga people split from the powerful Zulu Nation. However, one proud man, Rexon Ntimane, believes his people have found hope.Dixie is a small rural village on the outskirts of the Sabie Sand Game Reserve in South Africa. Just 1km away from these [...]

It's happened again! The starter motor on the Tank has bust. The constant stopping and starting, coupled with advanced years, is just more than the old lady can stand. So WE unfortunately have to cancel the morning drive tomorrow. As you know, WE really do not like missing a drive, but there is only one [...]

Its been almost ten years since we first started broadcasting LIVE from Djuma Game Reserve. In all that time there has been a troupe of baboons that have lived on Gowrie around Vuyatela camp. I have always been amazed by the fact that they were so very well behaved. In the Kruger park there are [...]

Monday evening, and the thunder clouds were gathering over the Sabi Sands. That evening, Pieter was presenting and Alex was on camera. Back at Final Control, Jan was directing, and I was watching the drive, and sitting next to the mixing desk. After about half an hour, it became obvious that the drive would have [...]

My senses hightened to every sight, sound and movement as I staked claim to my new territory. Finally the job I had been stalking had begun. I had arrived at Djuma to work for WildEarth. My excitement was subdued by the stillness of dusk. As night crept in, I was welcomed by the crew and [...]

With qualifications in film making from all over South Africa this seriously creative guy spent the early years of his life larking around in Kruger Park with his family. This is where his love for animals and nature was born. After recovering from a childhood dream of being a soccer star he moved quickly into [...]

There are some moments in the bush that constantly thrill and enchant me, surprise and soothe me. The moment when you suddenly see a leopard, the moment you see the first burnt orange and yellow of autumn on the leaves, or have a perfect late summers day and realise only a few are left before [...]

This morning I woke up to the thinning darkness of night. I'd heard lions roar somewhere far away, around four. Outside was cool with the smell of rain.I am in Africa. Say the word out loud "Africa", feel it.Around five thirty, I stop at the Moolman's house to switch on some equipment. The baboons are [...]

On Saturday afternoon I was presenting the drive and Alex was on camera. We were heading towards Guarrie pan when Alex spotted a vulture. Then we saw two more, and then three more. Immediately we knew something was up. As we watched a stunning sunset, we speculated about the possibility that lions could be around. [...]