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April ’24 update from Rietvlei Nature Reserve

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Isn’t it amazing how quickly the things we enjoy doing fly past!? I can’t believe another month of guiding drives at our local Rietvlei Nature Reserve is behind me already. Time then to take a look at what Rietvlei dished up in the month of April. Autumn is most definitely here and it is noticeable not only in the changing colours of the grass and leaves but also in the absence of most of the birds that visit our part of the world during summer.

Sunrise at Rietvlei
Julia Skimmer Dragonfly
Nile Monitor trying to swallow a huge crab
Reed seed
Black-chested Snake Eagle – with prey – in silhouette
Sharp-tooth Catfish at Marais Dam
Yellow-billed Duck in silhouette
Nile Monitor
Leopard Tortoise (photo by Joubert)
Buffalo in the wetland
Island View

I ticked 93 species of birds while guiding guests through the reserve this April.

Red Bishop (photo by Joubert)
Immature Little Bittern
Bokmakierie
Red-knobbed Coot
Reed Cormorant (photo by Joubert)
White-breasted Cormorant
Pied Crow (photo by Joubert)
Cape Turtle Dove
Fork-tailed Drongo
African Black Duck
Yellow-billed Duck
African Fish Eagle
Immature Black-chested Snake Eagle
Cattle Egret
Peregrine Falcon
Black-necked Grebe
Little Grebe
Helmeted Guineafowl
Hadedas
Hamerkop
Black-headed Heron
Sacred Ibis
Giant Kingfisher (photo by Joubert)
Black-winged Kite
Wattled Lapwing
Rufous-naped Lark
Common Moorhen
Female ostrich (photo by Joubert)
Male ostrich (photo by Joubert)
Southern Pochard
Tawny-flanked Prinia
Streaky-headed Seed-eater
African Snipe
Cape Glossy Starling
African Stonechat
African Swamphen
Red-billed Teal
Cape Wagtail
Southern Masked Weaver
Long-tailed Widowbird male in transitional plumage
Red-throated Wryneck

One of the highlights of the month was watching this pair of Pied Starlings sharing tiny red berries.

African Pied Starlings
African Pied Starlings (photo by Joubert)
African Pied Starlings
African Pied Starlings
African Pied Starlings
African Pied Starlings
African Pied Starlings
African Pied Starlings (photo by Joubert)
African Pied Starlings

Fifteen species of mammal showed themselves during our drives in April.

African Buffalo
African Buffalo
Blesbok (photo by Joubert)
Eland
Hippo
Black-backed Jackal
Black-backed Jackal (photo by Joubert)
Yellow Mongoose
Yellow Mongoose
Yellow Mongoose
Waterbuck
Waterbuck
Waterbuck
Waterbuck (photo by Joubert)
Black Wildebeest
Plains Zebras
Plains Zebra
Plains Zebras

List of mammals seen at Rietvlei Nature Reserve in April 2024:

Scientific Afrikaans English
Alcelaphus buselaphus Rooihartbees Red Hartebeest
Antidorcas marsupialis Springbok Springbuck
Canis mesomelas Rooijakkals Black-backed Jackal
Ceratotherium simum Witrenoster White Rhinoceros
Connochaetes gnou Swartwildebees Black Wildebeest
Cynictis penicillata Witkwasmuishond Yellow Mongoose
Damaliscus pygargus Blesbok Blesbuck
Equus quagga Bontsebra Plains Zebra
Herpestes sanguineus Swartkwasmuishond Slender Mongoose
Hippopotamus amphibius Seekoei Hippopotamus
Hydrictis maculicollis Kleinotter Spotted-necked Otter
Kobus ellipsyprymnus Waterbok Waterbuck
Syncerus caffer Buffel Cape Buffalo
Taurotragus oryx Eland Eland
Microchiroptera Insekvretende vlermuis
(spesie onbekend)		 Insect-eating bat
(species unknown)

List of birds seen at Rietvlei Nature Reserve in April 2024:

Scientific Afrikaans English
Acridotheres tristis Indiese Spreeu Common Myna
Acrocephalus gracilirostris Kaapse Rietsanger Lesser Swamp Warbler
Afrotis afraoides Witvlerkkorhaan Northern Black Korhaan
Alopochen aegyptiaca Kolgans Egyptian Goose
Amandava subflava Rooiassie Orange-breasted Waxbill
Amblyospiza albifrons Dikbekwewer Thick-billed Weaver
Anas erythrorhyncha Rooibekeend Red-billed Teal
Anas sparsa Swarteend African Black Duck
Anas undulata Geelbekeend Yellow-billed Duck
Anthus cinnamomeus Gewone Koester African Pipit
Apus caffer Witkruiswindswael White-rumped Swift
Ardea melanocephala Swartkopreier Black-headed Heron
Batis molitor Witliesbosbontrokkie Chinspot Batis
Bostrychia hagedash Hadeda Hadeda Ibis
Bubulcus ibis Veereier Western Cattle Egret
Burhinus capensis Gewone Dikkop Spotted Thick-knee
Butorides striata Groenrugreier Green-backed Heron
Cecropis cucullata Grootstreepswael Greater Striped Swallow
Centropus burchellii Gewone Vleiloerie Burchell’s Coucal
Ceryle rudis Bontvisvanger Pied Kingfisher
Chalcomitra amethystina Swartsuikerbekkie Amethyst Sunbird
Chrysococcyx caprius Diederikkie Diederik Cuckoo
Cinnyris talatala Witpenssuikerbekkie White-belled Sunbird
Circaetus pectoralis Swartborsslangarend Black-chested Snake Eagle
Cisticola tinniens Vleitinktinkie Levaillant’s Cisticola
Colius striatus Gevlekte Muisvoel Speckled Mousebird
Columba arquatrix Geelbekbosduif African Olive Pigeon
Corvus albus Witborskraai Pied Cow
Corythornis cristatus Kuifkopvisvanger Malachite Kingfisher
Crinifer concolor Kwevoel Grey Go-Away Bird
Crithagra gularis Streepkopkanarie Streaky-headed Seedeater
Curruca subcoerulea Bosveldtjeriktik Chestnut-vented Warbler
Dessonornis caffer Gewone Janfrederik Cape Robin-Chat
Dicrurus adsimilis Mikstertbyvanger Fork-tailed Drongo
Elanus caeruleus Blouvalk Black-winged Kite
Estrilda astrild Rooibeksysie Common Waxbill
Euplectes albonotatus Witvlerkflap White-winged Widowbird
Euplectes ardens Rooikeelflap Red-collared Widowbird
Euplectes orix Rooivink Southern Red Bishop
Euplectes progne Langstertflap Longtailed Widowbird
Falco biarmicus Edelvalk Lanner Falcon
Falco peregrinus Swerfvalk Peregrine Falcon
Falco rupicolus Kransvalk Rock Kestrel
Fulica cristata Bleshoender Red-knobbed Coot
Gallinago nigripennis Afrikaanse Snip African Snipe
Gallinula chloropus Grootwaterhoender Common Moorhen
Hirundo albigularis Witkeelswael White-throated Swallow
Hirundo rustica Huisswael Barn Swallow
Icthyophaga vocifer Visarend Fish Eagle
Ixobrychus minutus Klein Rietreier Little Bittern
Jynx ruficollis Draaihals Red-throated Wryneck
Lamprotornis bicolor Witgatspreeu Pied Starling
Lamprotornis nitens Klein Glansspreeu Cape Glossy Starling
Laniarius ferrugineus Suidelike Waterfiskaal Southern Boubou
Lanius collaris Fiskaallaksman Common Fiscal
Lybius torquatus Rooikophoutkapper Black-collared Barbet
Macronyx capensis Oranjekeel Kalkoentjie Cape Longclaw
Megaceryle maxima Reuse Visvanger Giant Kingfisher
Microcarbo africanus Rietduiker Reed Cormorant
Mirafra africana Rooineklewerik Rufous-naped Lark
Motacilla capensis Gewone Kwikkie Cape Wagtail
Netta erythrophthalma Bruineend Southern Pochard
Numida meleagris Gewone Tarentaal Helmeted Guineafowl
Passer diffusus Gryskopmossie Southern Grey-headed Sparrow
Passer melanurus Gewone Mossie Cape Sparrow
Phalacrocorax lucidus Witborsduiker White-breasted Cormorant
Phoeniculus purpureus Rooibekkakelaar Green Wood-hoopoe
Ploceus velatus Swartkeelgeelvink Southern Masked Weaver
Podiceps nigricollis Swrtnekdobbertjie Black-necked Grebe
Porphyrio madagascariensis Grootkoningriethaan African Swamphen
Prinia subflava Bruinsylangstertjie Tawny-flanked Prinia
Psittacula krameri Ringnekparakiet Rose-ringed Parakeet
Pternistis swainsonii Bosveldfisant Swainson’s Spurfowl
Pycnonotus tricolor Swartoogtiptol Dark-capped Bulbul
Quelea quelea Rooibekkwelea Red-billed Quelea
Saxicola torquatus Gewone Bontrokkie African Stonechat
Scopus umbretta Hamerkop Hamerkop
Sigelus silens Fiskaalvlieevanger Fiscal Flycatcher
Spilopelia senegalensis Rooiborsduifie Laughing Dove
Streptopelia capicola Gewone Tortelduif Cape Turtle Dove
Streptopelia semitorquata Grootringduif Red-eyed Dove
Struthio camelus Volstruis Common Ostrich
Tachybaptus ruficollis Kleindobbertjie Little Grebe
Tadorna cana Kopereend South African Shelduck
Telophorus zeylonus Bokmakierie Bokmakierie
Threskiornis aethiopicus Skoorsteenveer African Sacred Ibis
Turdoides jardineii Pylvlekkatlagter Arrow-marked Babbler
Turdus smithi Geelbeklyster Karoo Thrush
Urocolius indicus Rooiwangmuisvoel Red-faced Mousebird
Vanellus armatus Bontkiewiet Blacksmith Lapwing
Vanellus coronatus Kroonkiewiet Crowned Lapwing
Vanellus senegallus Lelkiewiet Wattled Lapwing
Zosterops virens Kaapse Glasogie Cape White-eye

If you’d like to join me on a guided tour of Rietvlei – on a hike or on an open vehicle drive – you can book through melanie@rietvleicoffee.co.za / +27(0)74-820-9926.

March ’24 update from Rietvlei Nature Reserve

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Since late February I’ve been guiding hiking groups and game drives in our local Rietvlei Nature Reserve on a freelance basis. Regular readers of our blog will know that we are rather fond of Rietvlei, so it is especially rewarding to be showcasing this special reserve in this way. I thought I might start doing a monthly round-up of what Rietvlei revealed while I explored it with my guests (assisted by Joubert who accompanied me on several of the trips).

Storm clouds building up over Rietvlei
A quiet corner of Rietvlei Dam
Doll’s Protea is in fact a member of the daisy family, despite its resemblance to protea flowers
An exotic fruit tree with a very pronounced browsing line!
Black Wildebeest, Plains Zebra and Eland share a hillside in Rietvlei
Black Wildebeest, Plains Zebra and Blesbok share a hillside in Rietvlei
Big herd of Eland
Green Milkweed Locust nymphs
Green Milkweed Locust
Red-veined Dropwing Dragonfly
Blue Pansy Butterfly
Broad-bordered Grass Yellow
African Leopard Butterfly
Black-tipped Acraea
Sandman Butterfly
Natal Acraea
Spotted Joker
Sooty Blue / African Grass Blue butterfly
Common Hottentot Skipper (male)
Long-tailed Blue Butterfly
Honey Bee on a Verbena flower
Sharptooth Catfish feeding on duckweed (photo by Joubert)
Nile Monitor
Nile Monitor
Speckled Rock Skink
Baby Speckled Rock Skink
Leopard Tortoise

All counted I managed to see and identify 111 species of birds at Rietvlei in the month of March, including a couple of summer visitors that will soon depart for warmer climes. You can find the complete list at the end of this post.

European Bee-eaters
Red Bishop male
Red Bishop female
Bokmakierie
Dark-capped Bulbul
Zitting Cisticola
Reed Cormorant
Reed Cormorant
Diederik Cuckoo
African Black Duck
Carolina Wood Duck male in eclipse plumage
Carolina Wood Duck female (photo by Joubert)
Yellow-billed Duck
Yellow-billed Ducks
Black-chested Snake Eagle
Long-crested Eagle
Cattle Egret
Cattle Egret
Peregrine Falcon
Cuckoo Finch
Spotted Flycatcher
Cape Grassbird
Helmeted Guineafowl chick (photo by Joubert)
Black-headed Heron
Green-backed Heron
Giant Kingfisher
Malachite Kingfisher
Malachite Kingfisher
Northern Black Korhaan male
Northern Black Korhaan male
Northern Black Korhaan male
Eastern Long-billed Lark
Rufous-naped Lark
Rufous-naped Lark
Blacksmith Lapwing
Crowned Lapwing
African Wattled Lapwing
African Wattled Lapwing
Cape Longclaws
Cape Longclaw
Common Moorhen
Common Moorhen
Speckled Mousebird
Speckled Mousebird
Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron
Ostrich face
Ostriches
Marsh Owl
Southern Pochard female
Southern Pochards
Southern Pochard (photo by Joubert)
Common Fiscal
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Swainson’s Spurfowl
Pied Starlings pecking flies from the back of a rhino
Pied Starling
African Stonechat female
African Stonechat
African Stonechat
White-throated Swallow
Red-billed Teals
Spotted Thick-knee
Cape Wagtail
Willow Warbler
Common Waxbills
Pin-tailed Whydah
Red-throated Wryneck

A recently independent Black-chested Snake Eagle has put on some amazing displays.

Immature Black-chested Snake Eagle
Immature Black-chested Snake Eagle
Immature Black-chested Snake Eagle
Immature Black-chested Snake Eagle

The males of various kinds of widow-birds were still displaying in their feathery finery early in the month, desperately trying to mate with as many females as possible before the end of the summer breeding season. By the end of the month they were rapidly transitioning into their drabber winter garb.

White-winged Widowbird
White-winged Widowbird
Long-tailed Widowbird
Long-tailed Widowbird
Long-tailed Widowbird female
Long-tailed Widowbird
Long-tailed Widowbird
Long-tailed Widowbird
Long-tailed Widowbird
Long-tailed Widowbird
Long-tailed Widowbird
Long-tailed Widowbird having lost much of its breeding plumage (photo by Joubert)

The biggest birding highlight of the month for me was my first ever sighting of an Orange River Francolin, taking my tally to 611 species of bird seen in South Africa.

At the end of the summer season Rietvlei’s mammals are in excellent condition and during the month of March I recorded 16 species. The tall grass made it difficult to spot the smaller species though and the list might grow as we progress through autumn and winter.

Black-backed Jackal
Black-backed Jackal
Black-backed Jackal
Black-backed Jackal
Black-backed Jackal
Black-backed Jackal
Black-backed Jackals
Black Wildebeest
Black Wildebeest
Black Wildebeest
Black Wildebeest
Blesbok
Blesbok
Buffalo calf
Buffalo family
Buffalo calf
Buffalo bull
Buffalo bull
Buffalo bull
Buffalo cows and calf
Buffalo bull
Buffalo cow
Buffalo bull
Cheetah
Cheetah
Eland
Eland
Eland
Eland
Eland
Eland
Eland
For their size eland are remarkable jumpers!
Hippopotamus
Red Hartebeest
Red Hartebeest
Red Hartebeest
Waterbuck
Waterbuck
Waterbuck
Waterbuck
Plains Zebra
Plains Zebra
Plains Zebra

If you’d like to join me on a guided tour of Rietvlei – on a hike or on an open vehicle drive – you can book through melanie@rietvleicoffee.co.za / +27(0)74-820-9926.

List of birds seen at Rietvlei Nature Reserve during March 2024:

Scientific Afrikaans English
Acridotheres tristis Indiese Spreeu Common Myna
Acrocephalus gracilirostris Kaapse Rietsanger Lesser Swamp Warbler
Afrotis afraoides Witvlerkkorhaan Northern Black Korhaan
Aix sponsa Carolina Eend Wood Duck
Alopochen aegyptiaca Kolgans Egyptian Goose
Amandava subflava Rooiassie Orange-breasted Waxbill
Amblyospiza albifrons Dikbekwewer Thick-billed Weaver
Anas erythrorhyncha Rooibekeend Red-billed Teal
Anas sparsa Swarteend African Black Duck
Anas undulata Geelbekeend Yellow-billed Duck
Anomalospiza imberbis Koekoekvink Cuckoo-Finch
Anthus cinnamomeus Gewone Koester African Pipit
Apus apus Europese Windswael Common Swift
Ardea melanocephala Swartkopreier Black-headed Heron
Asio capensis Vlei-uil Marsh Owl
Batis molitor Witliesbosbontrokkie Chinspot Batis
Bostrychia hagedash Hadeda Hadeda Ibis
Bubulcus ibis Veereier Western Cattle Egret
Burhinus capensis Gewone Dikkop Spotted Thick-knee
Butorides striata Groenrugreier Green-backed Heron
Calendulauda sabota Sabota Lewerik Sabota Lark
Caprimulgus pectoralis Afrikaanse Naguil Fiery-necked Nightjar
Cecropis cucullata Grootstreepswael Greater Striped Swallow
Centropus burchellii Gewone Vlieloerie Burchell’s Coucal
Certhilauda semitorquata Grasveldlangbeklewerik Eastern Long-billed Lark
Ceryle rudis Bontvisvanger Pied Kingfisher
Chalcomitra amethystina Swartsuikerbekkie Amethyst Sunbird
Chrysococcyx caprius Diederikkie Diederik Cuckoo
Cinnyris talatala Witpenssuikerbekkie White-belled Sunbird
Circaetus pectoralis Swartborsslangarend Black-chested Snake Eagle
Cisticola juncidis Landeryklopkloppie Zitting Cisticola
Cisticola tinniens Vleitinktinkie Levaillant’s Cisticola
Colius striatus Gevlekte Muisvoel Speckled Mousebird
Corvus albus Witborskraai Pied Cow
Corythornis cristatus Kuifkopvisvanger Malachite Kingfisher
Coturnix coturnix Afrikaanse Kwartel Common Quail
Crinifer concolor Kwevoel Grey Go-Away Bird
Crithagra gularis Streepkopkanarie Streaky-headed Seedeater
Cypsiurus parvus Palmwindswael African Palm Swift
Dessonornis caffer Gewone Janfrederik Cape Robin-Chat
Dicrurus adsimilis Mikstertbyvanger Fork-tailed Drongo
Elanus caeruleus Blouvalk Black-winged Kite
Estrilda astrild Rooibeksysie Common Waxbill
Euplectes afer Goudgeelvink Yellow-crowned Bishop
Euplectes albonotatus Witvlerkflap White-winged Widowbird
Euplectes ardens Rooikeelflap Red-collared Widowbird
Euplectes orix Rooivink Southern Red Bishop
Euplectes progne Langstertflap Longtailed Widowbird
Falco biarmicus Edelvalk Lanner Falcon
Falco peregrinus Swerfvalk Peregrine Falcon
Fulica cristata Bleshoender Red-knobbed Coot
Gallinago nigripennis Afrikaanse Snip African Snipe
Gallinula chloropus Grootwaterhoender Common Moorhen
Glaucidium perlatum Witkoluiltjie Pearl-spotted Owlet
Hirundo albigularis Witkeelswael White-throated Swallow
Hirundo rustica Huisswael Barn Swallow
Icthyophaga vocifer Visarend Fish Eagle
Jynx ruficollis Draaihals Red-throated Wryneck
Lamprotornis bicolor Witgatspreeu Pied Starling
Lamprotornis nitens Klein Glansspreeu Cape Glossy Starling
Laniarius atrococcineus Rooiborslaksman Crimson-breasted Shrike
Laniarius ferrugineus Suidelike Waterfiskaal Southern Boubou
Lanius collaris Fiskaallaksman Common Fiscal
Lanius minor Gryslaksman Lesser Grey Shrike
Lophaetus occipitalis Langkuifarend Long-crested Eagle
Lybius torquatus Rooikophoutkapper Black-collared Barbet
Macronyx capensis Oranjekeel Kalkoentjie Cape Longclaw
Megaceryle maxima Reuse Visvanger Giant Kingfisher
Merops apiaster Europese Byvreter European Bee-eater
Microcarbo africanus Rietduiker Reed Cormorant
Mirafra africana Rooineklewerik Rufous-naped Lark
Motacilla capensis Gewone Kwikkie Cape Wagtail
Muscicapa striata Europese Vlieevanger Spotted Flycatcher
Netta erythrophthalma Bruineend Southern Pochard
Numida meleagris Gewone Tarentaal Helmeted Guineafowl
Nycticorax nycticorax Gewone Nagreier Black-crowned Night Heron
Passer diffusus Gryskopmossie Southern Grey-headed Sparrow
Passer melanurus Gewone Mossie Cape Sparrow
Phalacrocorax lucidus Witborsduiker White-breasted Cormorant
Phoeniculus purpureus Rooibekkakelaar Green Wood-hoopoe
Phylloscopus trochilus Hofsanger Willow Warbler
Plectropterus gambensis Wildemakou Spur-winged Goose
Ploceus velatus Swartkeelgeelvink Southern Masked Weaver
Prinia flavicans Swartbandlangstertjie Black-chested Prinia
Prinia subflava Bruinsylangstertjie Tawny-flanked Prinia
Psittacula krameri Ringnekparakiet Rose-ringed Parakeet
Pternistis swainsonii Bosveldfisant Swainson’s Spurfowl
Pycnonotus tricolor Swartoogtiptol Dark-capped Bulbul
Saxicola torquatus Gewone Bontrokkie African Stonechat
Scleroptila gutturalis Kalaharipatrys Orange River Francolin
Scopus umbretta Hamerkop Hamerkop
Sigelus silens Fiskaalvlieevanger Fiscal Flycatcher
Sphenoeacus afer Grasvoel Cape Grassbird
Spilopelia senegalensis Rooiborsduifie Laughing Dove
Streptopelia capicola Gewone Tortelduif Cape Turtle Dove
Streptopelia semitorquata Grootringduif Red-eyed Dove
Struthio camelus Volstruis Common Ostrich
Tachybaptus ruficollis Kleindobbertjie Little Grebe
Tadorna cana Kopereend South African Shelduck
Telophorus zeylonus Bokmakierie Bokmakierie
Terpsiphone viridis Paradysvlieevanger African Paradise Flycatcher
Threskiornis aethiopicus Skoorsteenveer African Sacred Ibis
Trachyphonus vaillantii Kuifkophoutkapper Crested Barbet
Turdoides jardineii Pylvlekkatlagter Arrow-marked Babbler
Turdus smithi Geelbeklyster Karoo Thrush
Upupa africana Hoephoep African Hoopoe
Vanellus armatus Bontkiewiet Blacksmith Lapwing
Vanellus coronatus Kroonkiewiet Crowned Lapwing
Vanellus senegallus Lelkiewiet Wattled Lapwing
Vidua macroura Koningrooibekkie Pin-tailed Whydah
Zosterops virens Kaapse Glasogie Cape White-eye

List of mammals seen at Rietvlei Nature Reserve during March 2024:

Scientific Afrikaans English
Acinonyx jubatus Jagluiperd Cheetah
Alcelaphus buselaphus Rooihartbees Red Hartebeest
Antidorcas marsupialis Springbok Springbuck
Canis mesomelas Rooijakkals Black-backed Jackal
Ceratotherium simum Witrenoster White Rhinoceros
Chlorocebus pygerythrus Blouaap Vervet Monkey
Connochaetes gnou Swartwildebees Black Wildebeest
Cynictis penicillata Witkwasmuishond Yellow Mongoose
Damaliscus pygargus Blesbok Blesbuck
Equus quagga Bontsebra Plains Zebra
Herpestes sanguineus Swartkwasmuishond Slender Mongoose
Hippopotamus amphibius Seekoei Hippopotamus
Hydrictis maculicollis Kleinotter Spotted-necked Otter
Kobus ellipsyprymnus Waterbok Waterbuck
Syncerus caffer Buffel Cape Buffalo
Taurotragus oryx Eland Eland

Our 2023 in pictures

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Join us for a look back at the wonderfully wild South African destinations we visited during 2023. May 2024 be a blessed year for you and your family, memorable for all the best reasons.

Jakhalsfontein Guest Farm
Our camping setup at Bontle in Marakele National Park, March 2023
Chalet #1 in Lilydale Rest Camp
Hut #107 in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp, Kruger National Park (June 2023)
Hut #46 in Lower Sabie Rest Camp, Kruger National Park (June 2023)
Tent #10 in Tamboti Tented Camp, Kruger National Park (June 2023)
Guest House, Shingwedzi Research Camp, Kruger National Park, June 2023
Buffelshoek Camp, Manyeleti Nature Reserve, September 2023
Ndzhaka Camp, Manyeleti Nature Reserve, September 2023
Twanana Research Camp, Kruger National Park, September 2023
House #32, Kudu Private Nature Reserve, October 2023
The beach at the estuary of Lake Saint Lucia
Cape Vidal at low tide
Western Shores section of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Rest Hut #3, Mantuma Rest Camp, uMkhuze Game Reserve, November 2023
Camping at Nyl River Bush Camp, December 2023

Announcement: DeWetsWild’s portfolio grows again!

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Announcement!

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Announcement! First Group reservations now available through DeWetsWild!

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Announcement!

We are very excited to announce that DeWetsWild can now assist you with reservations at First Group’s Hotels & All-Suites, Resorts, Apartments and Chalets!

  • Bushman’s Nek Berg & Trout Resort (KZN Drakensberg)
  • Cape Gordonia (Gordon’s Bay)
  • Chaka’s Rock Chalets (Ballito, KZN North Coast)
  • Hasting’s Hall (Cape Town)
  • Hole in The Wall (Coffee Bay, Wild Coast)
  • Knysna River Club (Garden Route)
  • Kowie River Chalets (Port Alfred, Eastern Cape)
  • La Montagne (Ballito, KZN North Coast)
  • La Rochelle (St. Lucia, iSimangaliso)
  • Lake View Cabanas (St. Lucia, iSimangaliso)
  • Magalies Park (Hartbeespoort)
  • Midlands Saddle & Trout (KZN Midlands)
  • Mount Sierra (Cape Town)
  • Perna Perna Mossel Bay (Garden Route)
  • Port Owen Marina (Velddrif, West Coast)
  • Qwantani Berg & Bush Resort (Eastern Free State)
  • Riviera Suites (Cape Town)
  • The Palace (Durban)
  • Whispering Waters (KZN Midlands)

https://dewetswild.com/about/reservation-services/first-group-reservations/

 

 

Announcement! Gooderson Leisure reservations now available through DeWetsWild!

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Announcement!

We are very excited to announce that DeWetsWild can now assist you with reservations at Gooderson Leisure’s resorts!

https://dewetswild.com/about/reservation-services/gooderson-leisure-reservations/

Announcement! DeWetsWild and aha Hotels & Lodges

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Announcement!

We are delighted to announce that DeWetsWild can now assist you with reservations at the fabulous properties managed by aha Hotels & Lodges!

https://dewetswild.com/about/reservation-services/aha-hotels-lodges-reservations/

Announcement! Pilanesberg National Park with DeWetsWild & Legacy Hotels & Resorts

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Announcement!

We are very proud to announce that DeWetsWild can now assist you with reservations at the fantastic Legacy Hotels & Resorts Bush Lodges in the Pilanesberg National Park!

https://dewetswild.com/about/reservation-services/pilanesberg-national-park-reservations/

 

Announcement! ATKV Resorts Reservations

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Announcement!

Next time you are planning a visit to any of the ATKV Resorts, remember that DeWetsWild can assist you with your reservations! The ATKV’s resorts are excellent bases from which to explore many of South Africa’s best known natural and cultural attractions.

https://dewetswild.com/about/reservation-services/atkv-resorts-reservations/

In the not-too-distant future we will also be offering tailor-made tours to these resorts and their surrounding attractions – watch this space!

Announcement! Forever Resorts Reservations

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Announcement!

Next time you are planning a visit to any of the Forever Resorts, remember that DeWetsWild can assist you with your reservations! Forever’s resorts and lodges are excellent bases from which to explore many of South Africa’s best known natural and cultural attractions.

https://dewetswild.com/about/reservation-services/forever-resorts-reservations/

In the not-too-distant future we will also be offering tailor-made tours to these resorts and their surrounding attractions – watch this space!