Hoedspruit - The bustling waterhole (also referred to as the main dam) at nDzuti Safari Camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve attracts an array of species to its shores.
Predators appear like apparitions out of the thicket and plains game gingerly approach the crocodile infested waters of the main dam. Contented birds and cliques of antelope make up a myriad of colour and contribute to the hub of wildlife excitement that surrounds the waterhole.
The main dam at nDzuti is a busy but wonderful place. The whirlwind congregation of bodies gently reminds us of the approaching holiday season - a time of chaos!
With the end of the year looming and the masses exhibiting a flurry of urgent activity; it’s a gentle reminder of the busyness that happens at the nDzuti waterhole. What would you rather be doing? Dragging your family through the malls during peak holiday season or dragging a beer out of the cooler box while observing wildlife? It’s time to choose your type of “busyness”. nDzuti Safari Camp is easily accessible for self-drive guests.
Located 40 minutes from Hoedspruit airport and boasting a family-friendly manor house ideal for groups of up to eight people, it certainly is an idyllic safari destination.
The past few months at nDzuti Safari Camp have proved to be interesting in terms of lion sightings. From the beginning of the year, there have been sporadic sightings of the River pride female lioness and a rogue lion who we believe killed the dominant leader of the River pride. Recently, the lioness has been spotted with another female. The lion sightings within the immediate area have become more regular. Judy, the camp owner, reports that the small waterhole in front of the camp has become a thriving hub for jackals, civet cats and hyena.
The wooden deck at nDzuti is the ideal spot to watch the smaller carnivore species and nocturnal scavengers replenish their thirst at the waterhole. The main dam/waterhole is a drawcard for larger predators and the big five. Game drives, which happen twice a day, always happen in the area around the dam and follow the course of the Klaserie River. This is the perfect location to observe breeding herds of elephant and buffalo, which need to drink on a daily basis.
There are over 264 bird species in the area and the dam is frequented by an array of wading birds. Spoonbills seem to dominate the dam and often scare off the more timid giraffe herds which amble down to shore to drink.
Hippos and crocodiles are always a delight to see and there are often turf wars going on between those that threaten the territorial hippos domain. Impala are very weary of going to close to shore - the mighty jaws of the crocodile are an ever present fear among plains game.
The main dam at nDzuti is the place to be during peak holiday season. Crowds of humans are not nearly as pleasant as crowds of wildlife!
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Adapted from a press release for IOL