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...
The Kings of the Road — and a Little Leopard Cub
Posted on Tue May 27, 2025.
If you read their enthusiastic account, there’s only one conclusion: co-owners Elsebeth and Walter recently had an incredible time at Limpopo-Lipadi.
Read their story below:
“We spent eight days at Limpopo-Lipadi, with Joseph as our ranger. It was a bit more challenging to spot animals this time—the grass was tall, and after the exceptional rains a few months ago, everything was green and dense. Still, we had some fantastic sightings: plenty of birdlife, rhinos grazing in the open, and elephants at the waterholes. We also came across a pack of seven wild dogs—always a highlight.
One particularly special moment was seeing a small leopard cub with its mother. The mother had just caught a guineafowl and shared it with the cub. We watched them walk down the dirt road together, clearly content after their meal.
But the real showstoppers were two male lions we saw on our last day. In the morning, Joseph spotted them resting in the bush. Later that day, during our afternoon drive, we found them again—this time right by the road. We waited and watched as they slowly got up and moved to the center of the road, stretching out and lying down like they owned the place. In the beam of the 4×4’s spotlight, they truly looked like kings.
To end the day, Joseph switched off the car and the lights, and we sat in silence under a stunning night sky full of stars. A memorable way to wrap up a great trip!”
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