From the Reserve Blog

By: Limpopo-Lipadi | Date: Aug 14, 2025 | Community A few months ago, MOTSE was asked to inspect the mobile maternity unit at the Tsetsebjwe clinic, where local women receive pregnancy check-ups from trained nurses. The unit was in alarming condition — with large holes in the floor and walls, creating serious risks for both patients and staff. After exploring repair options, it became clear the structure was beyond saving. MOTSE stepped...

African wild dogs are one of the most endangered carnivores on the continent—with fewer than 7,000 remaining in the wild. Their survival depends not just on protecting individuals or even packs—but on ensuring connected, healthy populations with enough space, prey, and genetic diversity to thrive. That’s why, when a full pack of wild dogs from Limpopo-Lipadi recently found themselves en route to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), it wasn’t just a...

Co-owner Jennifer recently returned to Limpopo-Lipadi with two friends who had never been to Africa before. Here’s what happened when Africa worked its magic… “We recently visited Limpopo-Lipadi for a week, bringing along two friends who had never set foot on African soil. We hoped they’d bring us good luck—and they certainly did. On one of our evening drives, we moved slowly, scanning the trees for any signs of life. Then we...

Reserve Manager Botilo explains what s currently going on with the wild dog pack since they’ve split up some months ago: Wild dogs are remarkably lean, and for a good reason—they expend a tremendous amount of energy daily. Their hunting strategy involves marathon-like chases that exhaust their prey into submission. At the Limpopo-Lipadi, which spans 18 km in length and up to 14 km in width, our wild dogs have roamed every...

News flash from Limpopo-Lipadi: the elusive Pel’s Fishing Owl is making its appearances, notably at one of the lodges on the Limpopo riverfront. Co-owner Anton Kruger, an avid and well-known bird photographer, found himself so lucky to have two of them right at his doorstep. Read his story here: “The Pel’s Fishing Owl (Scotopelia peli) is one of Africa’s most enigmatic and sought-after birds, renowned for its striking appearance and elusive nature.

As a longtime co-owner of Limpopo-Lipadi, Mauro knows that not everything in the bush is calm or cute—and that’s part of what makes it so real.