Two male cheetahs have found their home at Abelana Game Reserve and now that they are settled, we can share the news of their milestone release. Part of a litter of five orphaned cubs, they were rescued and kept at Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre – De Wildt where they…
One of the best parts of our day is hearing about how our guests experience their days at Abelana Game Reserve. The casual chatter over dinner and at the fireside after a day in the bush offers invigorating insights into what touches, inspires, and excites our guests. We never get…
While summer only officially starts in South Africa’s Limpopo Province in December, temperatures are already starting to soar. While we await the first rains and for the dry bush to be transformed, inklings of summer are evident in the flowering trees and plants across the reserve, and in the calls…
Habitat destruction is the primary threat to wildlife biodiversity. It’s a hard fact that as wildlife areas sadly continue to diminish, so does South Africa’s wildlife. This makes game reserves like ours increasingly important for conservation.
In South Africa’s Limpopo Province, the best safari season is the dry winter and spring months of June through to October. At Abelana Game Reserve, the dry winter months offer prime game-viewing opportunities as animals are coaxed out of hiding in search of water. Thirsty and less lethargic, they are…
Our new cheetahs are thrivingTwo male cheetahs have found their home at Abelana Game Reserve and now that they are settled, we can share the news of their milestone release.Part of a litter of five orphaned cubs, they were rescued and kept at…
Our new cheetahs are thrivingTwo male cheetahs have found their home at Abelana Game Reserve and now that they are settled, we can share the news of their milestone release.Part of a litter of five orphaned cubs, they were rescued and kept at…
Our new cheetahs are thrivingTwo male cheetahs have found their home at Abelana Game Reserve and now that they are settled, we can share the news of their milestone release.Part of a litter of five orphaned cubs, they were rescued and kept at…
Our new cheetahs are thrivingTwo male cheetahs have found their home at Abelana Game Reserve and now that they are settled, we can share the news of their milestone release.Part of a litter of five orphaned cubs, they were rescued and kept at…
Our new cheetahs are thrivingTwo male cheetahs have found their home at Abelana Game Reserve and now that they are settled, we can share the news of their milestone release.Part of a litter of five orphaned cubs, they were rescued and kept at…
No one could have foreseen that Abelana Game Reserve was set to open its gates just mere weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm. Touching base with Ian, we took time to reflect with him on the lodge’s journey…
Our new cheetahs are thrivingTwo male cheetahs have found their home at Abelana Game Reserve and now that they are settled, we can share the news of their milestone release.Part of a litter of five orphaned cubs, they were rescued and kept at…
As a nation, and a continent, we most certainly consider ourselves spoiled to be home to the renowned Big Five, as well as an abundance of fascinating wild animals that roam our varying landscapes. What fewer people are aware of is that we also host five more towering giants, the…
It sometimes feels that we now live in an entirely new world, with fluctuating COVID-19 regulations dictating wedding size, venue choice and layout, with social distancing practices imposed on wedding guests. What’s emerged as a result of the pandemic is an exciting new outlook on weddings (and other events), as…
Even with many nations achieving herd immunity through vaccinations, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people approach their travels. Intrepid travellers have adjusted their bucket lists to include destinations offering safety and assurance. We believe that, with our wide-open spaces and scrupulous tourism and hospitality COVID-19 protocols, South Africa…
