Hamiltons Tented Camp Ranger Blog

Women in Tourism — Honouring Women’s Day in 2021 According to the ILO, whilst women perform 66% of the world’s work, they earn less than 10% of the income and…

July 18, 2021, marks the 12th Anniversary of Mandela Day—an annual celebration of the legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on his day of birth. This year, the milestone is once…

Another month of extraordinary wildlife sightings under the radiant winter sunlight has flown by! The inspiring exquisiteness of our surroundings is truly surreal, and it takes just a small amount…

The golden hues of winter have brushed over the landscapes around the Concession. Each afternoon, as the sun begins to set, the sky is painted in vibrant tones of orange,…

As the dry season slowly starts to take hold, transforming the luscious greens of the dense vegetation into golden hues of the iconic South African bushveld, the wildlife sightings have…

It has been a month of the most incredible sightings! We have been very fortunate to experience sightings that were simply amazing—from the smallest insects to the largest elephant. While…

MOTHER NATURE: The word “Nature” comes from the Latin word, “natura”, meaning birth or character. Whenever an indescribable moment occurs in the bush—be it the irreplaceable beauty of wild Africa…

January has been an exhilarating month for all of our guests and guides, alike, with some extraordinary sightings including three brand new lion cubs belonging to the Hamiltons Pride. We…

We were very fortunate to share the festive season with our wonderful guests! Along with this privilege, we have also shared some of the most incredible sightings and experiences in…

A warm Season’s Greetings from the Mluwati Concession! The start of the new year has been marked with an astounding burst of new life around the Concession as we enjoy…

What’s in a bird call? Sometimes, the best way to learn the various bird calls that make up the summer choir is to associate them with easy-to-remember phrases. Here are…

The bush transformed in front of our eyes over a couple of weeks to an amazing array of bright greens, silvers, darker shades. It has come alive with insects from…

Despite ranking as the third most biodiverse country in the world, did you know that less than 7% of South Africa’s total land area is protected? Read about the effects…

Out of the belly of the riverbed comes an explosion of busy chatter—Hyenas. They band together in droves with the hopes of unnerving the predator to leave its quarry instead…

Have you ever thought about what resources are required and used by a Game Lodge or Safari Camp? We do, every single day. Join Mr Richard Sowry, the South African…

For the privileged few of us who have had the incredible opportunity to stay and look after the concession for the last 128 days of what seems a lifetime in…