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World Giraffe Day: Celebrating Africa’s Gentle Giants at Rockfig Safari Lodge
Every year on 21 June, we celebrate World Giraffe Day, a special occasion dedicated to one of Africa’s most iconic and fascinating animals. As the tallest land mammal on Earth, the giraffe has become a symbol of the African wilderness and is always a favourite among...
Lion vs Black Mamba: Who Backed Down…
Safari sightings often come with surprises, but every now and then nature delivers something truly extraordinary. As we made our way back to the lodge after a memorable sundowner with guests, we came across three lions resting in the road. It was already a fantastic...
Celebrating World Hippo Day
At RockFig Safari Lodge, set within the breathtaking wilderness of the Timbavati Nature Reserve, every safari drive tells a story, and often, that story includes the unmistakable presence of the hippopotamus. On World Hippo Day, we pause to appreciate these powerful...
African Hoopoe at RockFig Safari Lodge
RockFig Safari Lodge truly offers a front-row seat to nature’s wonders! From the comfort of Lodge's deck, we have been treated to a remarkable sight—an African hoopoe diligently feeding its chicks nestled within a hollow tree. These striking birds, known for their...
2024 Timbavati Traverse
The origins of the Timbavati Traverse In 2020, with the world-famous Comrades Marathon cancelled due to Covid-19, Grant Murphy, head guide at Kings Camp in the Timbavati, ran 92 km through the reserve to raise funds for the Timbavati canine anti-poaching unit. This...