Sightings report

It started as a tracking conundrum. Though we often see leopard tracks following familiar routes as they cross the winding roads of the Klaserie, they rarely stay in one place for long - unless there’s a kill nearby. Every now and then, however, something doesn’t quite add up. A glitch in the pattern. That was the case one morning in mid-March. Little did Guide James know that he was about to stumble upon something quietly extraordinary.

Life for the prides of central Klaserie has been anything but simple. Power struggles, breakaways, and heartbreaking setbacks have dogged recent years. But with new males rising, cubs being born - and lost - and the lionesses fighting to protect their future, it’s a story as raw and real as the wilderness itself. Keep reading for the full update on the complex and ever-changing lion dynamics at Klaserie Drift.

Sometimes, you’re just in the right place at exactly the right time. That was the case on one unforgettable morning at Klaserie Drift—an experience that will stay with both our guides and guests forever. Keep reading to get the full story!

As summer slowly gives way to the first signs of winter, March has proven to be wildly drier this year than last. The grass is already withered to hues of yellow and gold and the once raging Klaserie river now slowly ebbs and winds through the reserve. The forecast of an ‘El Niño’ drought is ringing truer than ever…. However, it is no secret here at Klaserie Drift that our prime location alongside the river is particularly favoured by local wildlife in such times. With a bumper series of sightings this month, we could hardly disagree. Here are a few of our favourite moments over the last few weeks…

Big cats hold a special place in our imagination, with lions and leopards often being the most sought-after sightings on safari. Revered for their incredible beauty and ferocious power, it’s no wonder that we are fascinated with them. Yet, as much as we dream of the perfect lion sighting or a bucket-list leopard in a tree, we rarely dare to think of seeing both at once.