From the Reserve Blog

Step into the untamed world of Limpopo-Lipadi. From close encounters with lions and elusive owls to fireside tales and conservation in action, our blog brings you moments that stir, surprise, and inspire.

Special thanks to Limpopo-Lipadi management for permitting us to publish the Reserve blog posts. 

Thank you to Pamela-Ann Dolan, Alessandro Gruzza, Mauro Odolini and Matt Bruuns for sharing their photos taken at  Limpopo-Lipadi.

Africa Gets Under Your Skin

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...

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Wild Dog Dispersal: A Tale of Survival and Sociality

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...

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Pel’s at Limpopo-Lipadi River Camp!

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.

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The Wild, Unfiltered

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.

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A Night Under the Baobab: Bush Luxury and Wild Visitors

In early May, co-owner Tom and his old school friends made the trip to Limpopo-Lipadi for a week of adventure. While Tom has obviously visited the Reserve many times before, seeing it through the eyes with his newbie safari-goer friends, made him appreciate again how special Limpopo-Lipadi is. Read his story here: We spent a week at Limpopo-Lipadi with a special group of people—six couples, all close friends for over 20 years....

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The Enigmatic Brown Hyena

At Limpopo-Lipadi we have a rare treasure that is quite likely to be seen regularly: the elusive brown hyena. While scarce in many regions, these remarkable creatures thrive within our Reserve.

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