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 spotted something high up in the branches. Brown, about the size of a leopard, but strange. We crept closer. Still unsure. Only when we were directly beneath the tree did we realise what we were looking at: a freshly beheaded impala, hoisted into the canopy.
We looked down—and there they were. A mother leopard and her adolescent cub. The mother slipped away into the bush, but the cub stayed behind, calmly chewing on the impala’s head. It was an incredible sight: such a majestic animal, so close, so relaxed. When we returned the next day, the mother was up in the tree, her belly round, her face content. In just 24 hours, they had consumed nearly the entire impala—only the bony legs remained beside her. A sad fate for the impala but witnessing the skill and elegance of these cats was unforgettable.
That may have been the highlight, but the rest of the trip was full of magic too: sundowners at Black Rock, a village visit, camping out with lions roaring through the night, and quality time with our beloved elephant breeding herd. The newly renovated lodge was stunning—especially with the river running full beside it. We all slept like babies.
Our friends said the experience far exceeded their expectations. They’re already talking about coming back. That’s just what Africa does—it gets under your skin.”