Xipandza Mananga

07/10/2026

This morning in Joburg, I heard the unmistakable “Piet-my-vrou” call for the first time this season.

It immediately took me back to this lucky sighting one afternoon last December around Berg-en-Dal. It’s not often you actually get to see the bird behind that familiar summer call!

The Piet-my-vrou is back… summer has officially announced itself!

19/09/2026

A look inside the newly renovated BG2U unit at Letaba Rest Camp 👌🏾🔥

The upgrades have really given these units a fresh new look while still keeping that classic Letaba feel.

13/09/2026

A lioness crossing the road is always special… but have you ever seen one stop halfway just to sneeze? 😂🦁🤧
Kruger always has a surprise waiting!

18/07/2026

The Fork-tailed Drongo is one of Africa’s greatest mimics. I’d read that they can imitate other animals, but this was my first time hearing one mimic a squirrel’s alarm call. What an amazing experience!

18/07/2026

If it wasn’t for this fearless starling, I would’ve driven straight past this black mamba. Nature always leaves clues—if you know where to look.

16/07/2026

Curiosity captured.
One look was all it took for this little baboon to make my day.

16/07/2026

One of the sweetest sounds in the African bush.
The gentle call of a Southern Boubou always makes me stop and listen. Such a beautiful voice.

14/07/2026

This guineafowl wasn’t making noise for nothing.

Perched high above the S3, it kept alarm calling until I finally found what it was warning everyone about… a perfectly camouflaged leopard hiding below.

The bush is always talking. The trick is learning to listen.

11/07/2026

Next time you find food missing from your camping fridge, don’t be too quick to blame your camping neighbours. 😂

This honey badger opened our neighbour’s camping fridge just like a person would, grabbed a Danone yogurt, and walked off with it. I’ve always heard stories about how clever and fearless they are, but seeing it happen with my own eyes was unbelievable!

11/07/2026

What an unforgettable couple of days in Kruger! 🙌

I had the privilege of joining Northern Bushman around Skukuza, where we were treated to some truly special sightings, including African wild dogs with their tiny pups. Moments like these are exactly why we keep going back to the bush.

We also partnered with Northern Bushman on this episode, and I’m excited to finally share it with you. If you love Kruger and wildlife, this one is definitely worth watching!

After months away, we finally returned to Kruger National Park foll...