An insight into the nocturnal animals of Nambiti

While out on Nambiti, it is often that one will come across a variety of animals such as elephants quenching their thirst on the sides of a dam, a cheetah chasing down its prey across the plains, the lions sleeping the day away under a tree, or even just the oxpeckers gleaning parasites on the back of a giraffe. However, once the sun goes down and many rest, there is another world of wildlife that begins to stir.

In the open plains filled with termite mounds, one may see an aardwolf foraging. These monogamous animals prefer to live in open plains where they can feast on termites and ants throughout the night.

Another of the magnificent nocturnal animals you may catch a glimpse of is a short, stout rodent with impressive armour. The porcupine may be slow moving but one can certainly be entertained by the musical shake of its quills. As feisty as these animals may appear, they are herbivores with poor vision but a fantastic sense of smell.

Just when it seems like the bush is sound asleep, the silence will be broken by the iconic hoot of a Spotted Eagle Owl, the memorable call of the Fiery-necked Nightjar or a chorus of frogs and toads at the dam.

It is not just these small animals that appear at night. As darkness covers the bush, the lions start to plan their nocturnal activities. Lionesses prepare to hunt, dominant males resume their patrol and will roar to defend their territory from anything else that should dare to take it.

The illusive leopard moves with stealth and focus in search of its next victim. These animals navigate with athletic prowess as they move along the ground and through the trees, unseen by the world but seeing everything that happens around them.

Whether you are exploring Nambiti during the light of day or the dark of night, there is always an opportunity to view the Big 5 and all of their supporting acts!