Weather and Landscape
November had some huge storm build-ups, a few of which blessed us with rains, the rest being noise and nothing else. We have had high temperatures during the day, but thanks to the Kalahari sands, nice cool evenings. We had a total of 67mm of rain and more is on the way.

With the little rain that we have had so far, everything has turned lush green. It's amazing what just a few drops of water can do to Mother Nature. Every tree, shrub and blade of grass is now singing with life. The teak trees are transitioning from red to green. The rains have also brought life to the fireball lilies, ground lilies and crinum lilies. Beauty is everywhere. Water levels have improved greatly and the mud pools are slowly coming back to life.

Wildlife
The best single day for the month for wildlife sightings was the 19th - when we saw a total of 26 different species.

The rainy season brings with it new life and a sense of hope for the bush. Most of our seasonal breeders are now birthing their young, making this a very special time of year. The predators feel the same way - but for different reasons! The Back Pans Females (a pride of lioness) have discovered a delicacy in baby warthog. On three different game drives we saw these lion feasting on the baby warthogs, and once witnessed them outrunning the mother in pursuit of her young.

Not many endangered species have been seen this month. The rhino and its baby were only sighted once, although their tracks have been seen on numerous occasions, showing that they are in the area. Fresh rhino tracks have also been seen, almost on a daily basis, at Scott's Pan - a big male, three females and a calf. A cheetah was seen at Ngamo, chasing after a warthog, which made a grand sighting as it spent the whole day feasting there.

Birding
The migratory birds are back. We saw a huge number of Lesser Spotted Eagles gorging themselves on termites on one occasion. The Black, Jacobin, Red-chested and Diderick Cuckoos have arrived with their never-to-be-forgotten calls. The open plains are the place to be if you're a birder as huge numbers of White Storks have settled there.

Guest Comments
- "Camp personnel, including the guides were wonderful. Great knowledge, Bas, great interpersonal skills. Loved their sense of humour and dedication. - Mcbride, USA
- "Obviously the animal sightings were great but the friendliness and talent of the staff were extraordinary." - Randol, USA

Camp Staff
Guides: Thembelani Sibanda, Douglas Muyambo and Tendai Mdluli
Managers: Nelly Chinyere and Rania Mutumhe