• Wednesday, November 04th, 2009
Rul discovered that there are actually 2 leopard cubs when he followed their tracks away from the kill. The female are hiding them in a very inaccessable area and the only one seeing them thus far is Rul who is slowly habituating them to his presence. We found Big Boy and Mazinyo, the 2 dominant male lions, feeding on the 30th at a wildebeest carcass. From the tracks it looked like they chased the lioness with the 2 cubs away from the kill and then took it for themselves. The next day the whole York pride was found feeding on a kudu. It was quite something to have Big Boy and 11 cubs feeding and fighting over the remains right next to the vehicle.
The morning drive of the 3rd of November was also a highlight as we found a black rhino. True to form he turned around and charged at the vehicle as soon as he became aware of our presence. I was lucky enough to get a few pictures.
• Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Once again, thanks for your hospitality and welcome. Really enjoyed the tranquillity of the Bateleur camp. Big thanks to all the staff and especially Eric who made the game drives so rewarding.
Great encounters with a breeding herd of elephants, the lions and most notably the black rhino which charged our vehicle (fortunately he pulled up short of the vehicle!!!)
Thanks again,
Jan and Chris (Liverpool)
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• Thursday, May 21st, 2009
The 1st black rhino that was seen in Balule Nature reserve for many years. White rhinos are common, but the black rhino is extremely rare. This bull was relocated to the western section of Greater Kruger Park a few days ago and hopefully he will settle down in our area.
Black rhino
Black rhino
• Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
A black rhino was seen on the 10th of May by Rul and his guests. This was the 1st sighting of the highly endangered black rhino for many years in this area and it would be fantastic if he decides to stay around. Although we have several white rhinos in the area and see them regularly the black rhino is special, not only because they are so endangerd, but their temperament is totally different to that of the docile white rhino and true to form Rul and his guests got charged.