Recent Big 5 Sightings
Big Five Sightings 27/11/23 – 03/12/23
Monday, 27 November 2023 (36°C) A pack of fourteen African wild dogs, attempting to hunt blue wildebeest calves on Elephant Plains airstrip. Tiyani, the female leopard and her 16-week-old cub, feeding on an impala lamb kill at Sherley’s Crossing. A pack of sixteen...
Big Five Sightings 20-26
Monday, 20 November 2023 (39°C) A pack of seventeen wild dogs, mobile East along Simbambili fire break. Tortoise pan the male leopard, mobile south from Rhulani open. A breeding herd of twenty elephants, mobile South from big...
Big Five Sightings 13-19 November
Monday, 13 November 2023 (22°C) The two Black Dam male lion, sleeping on Zebra drive East of Pump track. Tiyani the female leopard with her cub, feeding on an impala kill South of Elephants plains and Arathusa private...
Big Five Sightings 06-12 November
Monday, 6 November 2023 (34°C) Tiyani, the female leopard and her cub were in the Manyaleti river north of Elephant Plains Manyaleti crossing. Laluka, the female leopard with an impala kill in a tree that was stolen by Tortoise Pan, the...
Big Five Sightings 30 October – 5 November
Monday, 30 October 2023 (17°C 1 mm rain) Tortoise Pan, the male leopard and Langa, the female mobile north from Safari Donga North. Xinzele, the female leopard and her older female cub with an impala ram kill that was stolen...
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 23 – 29 October 2023
Monday, 23 October 2023 (28°C) A pack of three African wild dogs, mobile west from Simbambili staff camp pan. Tiyani the female leopard, feeding on a bush buck kill in a tree south of Pungwe pan. A Breeding herd consisting of eight elephants, mobile south on...
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 16 – 22 October 2023
Monday, 16 October 2023 (19°C 32mm Rain) The Talamati Breakaway pride of lions consisting of one lioness, five sub-adults and the Imbali male stationary east of Xigodi pan. Breeding herd of fifteen African elephants feeding on the Simbambili-Arathusa Safari Cutline....
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 9th – 15th October 2023
( Xidulu's male cub - Jordan Delvecchio ) Monday, 9 October 2023 (25°C) Tiyani, the female leopard hunting cane rats around Mum’s Road. Breeding herd of ten African elephants feeding on Wetpatch Road. The Imbali male...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 02-08 October 2023
Monday, 2 October 2023 (33°C) The four Kambula male Lions with one Kambula Lioness, feeding on a Cape Buffalo west of Serengeti crossing. A breeding herd of about 20 Elephants, drinking at Big Dam. A breeding herd of...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 25 September – 01 October
Monday, 25 September 2023 (33°C) Tiyani female Leopard hunting Grey Duiker at gabeys causeway. S8 male Lion static on Simbambili fire break East od simba dam. Breeding herd of twenty African Elephants feeding at Cheetah...
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 18 – 24 September 2023
Monday, 18 September 2023 (27°C) Two Black Dam male Lions mating with the Tsalala Lioness on Grasscut junction Arathusa Main. Makhomsava, female Leopard static North of Land Cruiser Crossing. Imbali pride consisting of nine Lions mobile...
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 11 -17 September 2023
Monday, 11 September 2023 (39°C) Talamati Breakaway pride consisting of one lioness and five sub adults static at Simbambili Dam. Breeding herd of twenty-three African Elephants drinking water at Rampan Pan. Laluka, female Leopard mobile...
Latest News
September Trumpet 2023
Spring is in the air and with it comes a delightful burst of colour, energy and new growth! Not only in the surrounding bush, but also at the lodge itself. There have been so many projects and exciting developments during these past few months. What better way to...
The Oxpecker
AuthorIt’s an Oxpecker life!Have you ever seen little birds on an animal before and wondered what kind of birds it was, why they were there, or what they were busy doing? Also, what impact does it have on the animal it sits on?What are oxpeckers?Oxpeckers are birds...
Veld Types at Elephant Plains
AuthorSweetveld, sourveld and mixed-veldIn the Lowveld, where Elephant Plains is situated, you get a wide variety of different grass species. They all have different tastes and different nutritional values and some grasses prefer different soils to grow in. Due to...
Kaizer Malapane
Kaizer Malapane has long since been a part of the EP family. Firstly, years ago as a Tracker, and since 2020 a part of our Ranger team
The Marula Tree
The beautiful Marula Tree, called the “tree of love” by locals, is a rather big and impressive tree. It provides large amounts of shade
The first two years of a leopard’s life
AuthorThe first two years of a Leopard’s lifeSeeing a wild leopard in its natural habitat in Southern Africa must be on top of anyone’s safari bucket list! Their magical look and elegant movements are enough to send chills down your spine. Have you ever stopped and...
From the Kitchen
Nutella Cheesecake Recipe
Sounds indulgent? That would be because it is. This cake is not for faint hearts and weak arteries. It’s for serious Nutella lovers only!
Chocolate Swiss Roll
Who wouldn’t want to dig into this soft, delicious cake? Spoil your guest by serving them this chocolate roll for dessert
Grilled Lamb Shoulder with Rice and Sauce
This tender and flavorful Lamb Shoulder will melt in your mouth and will make any meat eater’s dreams come true
Pumpkin Fritters
Light, Fluffy Pumpkin Fritters (pampoenkoekies) with caramel sauce. Nostalgia on a plate that will become a family favourite in no time!
Waldorf Salad
Get ready for summer with this incredibly refreshing salad. The kids will love the fruitiness of this salad
Hearty Beef Stew
Climb into the hearts of your guest by serving them this Beef Stew. This delicious stew is perfect for any day of the year!
Orange Pudding
Surprise your guest this winter with a delightful citrus dessert. It won’t be the last time you make this pudding!
Vegetable Pasta Alfredo
Let this soft and creamy pasta, with its exploding flavour of ingredients, melt straight into your mouth with every bite
Springbok Carpaccio
Try something enticing and wild! You are sure to be surprised by this snack/starter and how much you like it