Madikwe Moments Blog
Have yourself a Jaci’s Lodges Christmas
by Christine Marot – 9 December 2011Christmas in Madikwe will never be white, but at Jaci’s Lodges it’s guaranteed to be cheery, bright and filled with delectable dishes to make the day one to remember.
Every year the staff at Jaci’s Safari Lodge and Jaci’s Tree Lodge goes all-out to prepare communal feasts that are the highlight of the festive season for guests.
Each lodge creates a buffet-style selection of traditional Christmas fare, which is laid out after an early afternoon game drive. Since the focus is on family at this special time of year, everyone joins the festivities.
Nice day for a wild wedding
by Christine Marot – 14 November 2011The wonderful thing about getting married in South Africa is having the luxury of choosing a wildlife location like Jaci’s Lodges for your special occasion.
Not only does a bush wedding make for a unique setting, it also affords overseas guests an opportunity to experience the bushveld and allows for stunning photographic opportunities.
Couples keen to have their wedding at Jaci’s are encouraged to visit Jaci’s Lodges for a few nights with family and friends well ahead of the time to get a feel for the environment and to discuss the many options available. Alternatively the bride and a bridesmaid might prefer to spend a day at Jaci’s.
Saving rhinos – on the horns of a dilemma
by Christine Marot – 22 September 2011Today, Thursday September 22 2011, marks the second year that the plight of the rhino comes to the fore as people around the world observe World Rhino Day.
Introduced in 2010 by the World Wildlife Fund, World Rhino Day is dedicated to raising awareness – both nationally and internationally – of the increased prevalence of rhino poaching and the resultant decline in numbers of these endangered mammals.
Rhinos have lived and reproduced on our planet for the past 50-million years, yet there are only about 24 500 remaining. According to official SANParks statistics, 122 were killed in 2009, 333 in 2010 and the number already stands at 287 for this year.
Jaci’s is a wonderful wildlife destination for the family
by Christine Marot – 5 September 2011Jaci’s Lodges has once again featured in the glossies, this time in the travel section of Living and Loving magazine.
Under the title “Wild at heart”, you’ll find a review with a refreshing new angle that’s sure to capture the interest of readers who buy the September 2011 issue.
Why do elephants eat charcoal?
by Deon de Villiers – 19 August 2011Every year after the winter fires, elephants invade the burnt scrub to browse. This year was no different, and within a day, the gentle giants were foraging in the ashes with their sensitive trunks.
Why do they do this, you might wonder? Well, at Jaci’s we’ve long pondered the same question and have come up with a few possible reasons.
Madikwe field rangers undergo specialised anti-poaching training
28 July 2011Madikwe’s field rangers have been lauded for the outstanding manner in which they undertook their recent advanced field ranger training, which included special measures to counteract poachers.
According to Madikwe Game Reserve Operations Manager Declan Hofmeyr, the advanced course is an “extremely difficult one comprising 42 consecutive days of intensive training.”
“Candidates were required to overcome great personal obstacles and hardship during the course. They were continually tested physically and mentally by means of intensive physical training and lecture sessions.
Two rare pangolin sightings in Madikwe
27 July 2011There’s been great excitement at Jaci’s Lodges of late, with two seldom-seen pangolins spotted in Madikwe within the past three weeks.
The animals were both spotted towards late evening, with Jaci’s Lodges field guides Paul Slyer and Francois Kroon claiming the latest sighting in the eastern part of Madikwe. They saw the pangolin crossing the road in an open, sandy habitat interspersed with large tamboti trees and patches of grassland.
Madikwe mammals from Jaci’s Lodges Photographic Workshop – a photo essay
25 July 2011A few times a year, Jaci’s Lodges hosts a photographic workshop, where guests get to stay at the lodge and hone their photographic skills. We cater for a mixture of photographic abilities – from people who are beginners to professionals.
Photographers learn about natural lighting, composition and depth of field. What better place to practise your newly developed skills, than at Jaci’s Lodges and in the photogenic Madikwe Game Reserve?
We’ll be hosting another photographic workshop later in the year. If you’d like us to notify you about the details, please email us at deon@madikwe.com or jaci@madikwe.com.
The pictures below were all taken by participants at the last photographic workshop, held earlier this month.
Madikwe creatures – a photo essay
19 July 2011The following animal and bird pictures were taken by members of our photographic workshop last week. Out in the bush, there is always something new to see and experience! We’ll be hosting another photographic workshop later in the year. If you’d like us to notify you about the details, please email us at deon@madikwe.com or jaci@madikwe.com.
Madikwe rainbow – a photo essay
by Jaci's Lodges – 14 July 2011Jaci’s Lodges is currently running a photography workshop (something we do fairly regularly). The following rainbow pictures were taken by the group one afternoon this week. Madikwe’s skies are often dramatic and always beautiful, but rainbows and the promises they bring are always extra special.
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