I hope that you are well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa well thinking that winter was drawing to a close it has hit back with a vengeance this week and let me tell you the something – mornings are mighty nippy. But lets not worry about that lets head across the border and have an update from the team and Kuthengo, so for this week over to Yolandi.
“The safari season is in full swing at Kuthengo Camp, and we’ve been delighted to welcome guests from all over the world. With so much wildlife activity in and around camp, there’s always something to see – sometimes our guests don’t even need to leave camp to enjoy Liwonde’s incredible wildlife. We regularly have elephants wandering through, and it’s not uncommon to watch them peacefully feeding just a few steps from the tents or swimming in the Shire River (Watch here).
Our staff also have been enjoying the elephant encounters, and it’s hard not to get a little distracted when you have these gentle giants putting on a show.
We have also been fortunate to enjoy some exceptional cheetah sightings over the past month. Two male cheetahs were spotted feasting on an impala, while a mother and her cub were seen enjoying a waterbuck meal nearby. These encounters have been a true highlight for both guests and staff. Our head guide Eneson and his guests were out on a game drive and had another great sighting of a cheetah on a termite mount (Watch here).
One of the most exciting developments has been the release of the wild dogs from the boma. We were incredibly privileged to witness some of the very first sightings of these remarkable animals as they began exploring their new surroundings. Their return marks an important milestone for conservation efforts in the area and has been a thrilling experience for everyone at camp.
Although lion sightings have been somewhat elusive, we have still had the opportunity to observe them resting in the shade, conserving energy during the warmer parts of the day.
Our guests have also been treated to some rhino sightings. As you may know these are rare to see so making the sighting extra special! (Watch here)
While many countries in the Southern Hemisphere are experiencing the chill of winter, Malawi continues to live up to its reputation as the Warm Heart of Africa – our days remain pleasantly warm. During the heat of the day, animals often seek shelter, but as night falls, the bush comes alive. We have been seeing our residential wire tailed swallow. Casper recently got a great video of a pied kingfisher whose dinner was putting up quite the fight, making for a very entertaining scene. Watch here
Recent evening game drives have rewarded us with memorable sightings of eagle owl, porcupines, chameleon, black tail scrub hare, African civet, bushpigs and jackals. Combined with the breathtaking sunsets that paint the sky each evening, these moments capture the magic and beauty of life at Kuthengo Camp.
Every day in the bush brings something special, and we look forward to sharing many more unforgettable wildlife experiences with our guests.”
Wow, wonderful thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful update and we cannot wait to hear more as the season progresses.
After such a lovely recap of the last few months I shall say very little else except say I hope that you have a fabulous week ahead with plenty of smiles and laughter and don’t forget to look after one another.
