South Africa is home to eight regularly occurring and breeding vulture species, three of which can be found at Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve: The Lappet-Faced vulture, the Cape vulture and the White-Backed vulture. All three of these species are Old World Vultures, which means...
With winter upon us, the changing landscape at Nambiti takes on a whole new look. The vegetation becomes less dense and changes from verdant green to earthy hues. In the mornings, a gentle mist rolls through the valleys, shrouding the reserve in a soft, mystical,...
Here at Nambiti, we’ve had a simply superb start to 2019, with both early morning and later afternoon game drives rewarding guests with some amazing and exciting sightings. ...
Nambiti is home to herds of freely-roaming African buffalo, known as the Cape buffalo. The Cape buffalo is one of Africa’s Big Five animals. Contrary to popular belief and despite their appearance, these large bovines are not regarded as ancestors of domestic cattle. Due to their...
At Nambiti, bodies of water have a life of their own. Our dams and rivers are home to water birds, small aquatic animals, fish and the "Big Boss" of the water, the hippopotamus. The name 'hippopotamus' originates from Ancient Greek. The word means 'river horse'. We...
As we ring in a new year, many of us are committing to something new - a new exercise routine, a new job, a new diet plan. We celebrate fresh starts and new beginnings. At Nambiti, we're celebrating new life. Spring and Summer brought with them...
With its distinctive cry, the African Fish Eagle is typically heard more often than it is seen, even described as "the sound of Africa". However, those who were on a recent game drive at Nambiti were treated to a sighting of this magnificent raptor as...
Watch as this lioness takes centre stage on a night drive at Nambiti...
Like a buck to water...
Throughout southern and eastern Africa, there's one animal that many tribes regard as sacred. You'll find it painted inside ancient caves, engraved on flat rocks and etched in African folklore. This animal is the eland, known as the animal of a thousand legends. With its light...