Shamwari TV

02/09/2024

⭐️NOMAD UPDATE ⭐️

The nomadic male was spotted this weekend, engaging in intriguing interactions with the southern pride. After a lengthy morning of tracking this beautiful lion, he was located in clear hunting posture. He subsequently positioned himself on a high vantage point, affording him an unobstructed view of the plains game below. As the afternoon heat intensified, he settled down into a prolonged nap and did what lions do best 😴.

A full length update will be coming soon on our channel.

20/08/2024

Young male lions often engage in a perilous journey known as “dispersal” to establish their own territory.

Once they reach sexual maturity, they’re driven out of their pride by the dominant males. This solitary phase is crucial for their survival as the learn to hunt, defend themselves, and ultimately claim their own pride.

16/08/2024

August is Women’s Month in South Africa! 🇿🇦 🌺

We’re celebrating the incredible women in conservation! Meet Cleone Miller, a passionate field guide and conservationist at Shamwari Private Game Reserve. She’s a brilliant field guide with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the bush and a deep rooted passion for its inhabitants. Through her inspiring stories and expert guidance, Cleone shares her love for the bush with guests around the world.

Take a few minutes, sit back and enjoy our latest episode which pays tribute to our women in conservation.

August is Women’s Month in South Africa! 🇿🇦 🌺 We’re celebrating the incredible women in conservation! Meet Cleone Miller, a passionate field guide and con...

27/07/2024

Elephant bulls may spend time alone but they are not completely solitary. They often form small loose associations with other young males and at least one older more experienced bull. This provides learning opportunities and social dynamics. Older bulls play a crucial role in maintaining social structure and passing down knowledge to younger generations.

19/07/2024

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Join Head Ranger Andrew Kearney as he explores the revitalized river! After years of drought, the river that snakes through Shamwari Private Game Reserve is finally brimming with life thanks to consistent rainfall.

Look out for hippos, a flourishing aquatic ecosystem, and maybe even a glimpse of the elusive nomadic lion! Our amazing field guides captured some incredible footage – which you won't want to miss!

Update on NOMADIC LION, many Hippo and Elephant
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Join Head Ranger Andrew Kearney as he explores the revitalized river! After years of drought, the river that snakes through Shamwari Private Game Reserve is...

16/07/2024

Spotting incredible wildlife is just steps (or balcony) away from your luxurious lodge on . Every safari adventure is unique - with unforgettable encounters.

08/07/2024

Lion cubs have spots for a very particular reason: camouflage!

Just like many other baby animals, lion cub’s fur helps them blend in with their surroundings. This is especially important when they are young and more vulnerable to predators. As they grow up and become less helpless, the spots fade away and their adult coat comes in.

01/07/2024

Lions often use vantage points to look for prey. Their excellent eyesight makes spotting animals from afar crucial for their hunting strategy. The element of surprise is crucial for a successful hunt and they will utilise any available elevation to their advantage.

28/06/2024

We're thrilled to be back in the field with Ranger Manager Andrew Kearney.
This episode dives right in, with Andrew heading out onto the reserve to follow up on the adorable new lion cubs in the southern pride.

Don't miss out on all the action and stay tuned as we return to our regularly scheduled content.

We're thrilled to be back in the field with Ranger Manager Andrew Kearney. This episode dives right in, with Andrew heading out onto the reserve to follow up...

24/06/2024

Stripes so fierce, no two are alike!

10/06/2024

03/06/2024

The dominant southern male on patrolling his territory.

27/05/2024

A lion’s territory is its home base, and it contains important recourses like food and water. By patrolling the borders, male lions can deter other prides from entering and stealing their prey or challenging them for mating rights with the females in the pride. As they patrol they leave scent marks to communicate to other prides that this is their territory.

20/05/2024

Field of yellow

06/05/2024

An African elephant packs away a significant amount of food every day to fuel its massive body. They consume between 149 and 169 kilograms. Because of their size and low digestibility of food they eat, elephants spend most of their time grazing as only 40% of what they eat is digested.

29/04/2024

A Queen on the Hunt
Lions utilise tall grass and bush for hunting due to their preferred ambush strategy. The thick cover provides stalking ground, enabling them to move silently towards their target without being spotted. This increases their chance of a successful hunt.

15/04/2024

White rhino’s square muzzles are perfectly adapted for scooping low-lying grasses. Unlike their browsing cousins, black rhinos, white rhinos keep their head close to the ground throughout the day as they methodically feed on short tender grasses on the plains. This grazing specialisation is reflected even in their body shape, with muscular necks and a large hump to support their hefty heads while they dine.

25/03/2024

Ghost in the tall grass.

Lions are well adapted for blending in to the tall grass of the African plains. Their coloration allows them to blend in with the dry grasses, making them less visible to prey animals.