The Wild, Unfiltered

Posted by Limpopo-Lipadi on Wed July 9, 2025.

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.

Read Mauro’s story here:
“One afternoon, we watched a boomslang mid-hunt. These snakes are usually shy, but this one was out in the open with a frog’s leg still hanging from its mouth. It noticed us, paused, and then disappeared into the trees. Quick, quiet, and efficient. Nature doing what it does, even when it’s a bit uncomfortable to witness.
Then we looked up. A black-and-white African hawk-eagle soared overhead, wings spread, cutting through the sky with total confidence. It’s one of those birds you don’t see every day, but when you do, it leaves a lasting impression. In Limpopo-Lipadi, the sky is just as alive as the ground below.

At the end of the day, though, things always seem to settle. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky turned into a painting—orange, pink, gold fading into deep blue. We just sat and watched, cold drinks in hand, taking it all in. No noise. No movement. Just stillness.

The bush gives you action, beauty, surprises, and silence—all in one day. That’s what keeps us coming back.”

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