Spotting a python

Its not often that one comes across a python on Mountainlands. This young one was approximately 1,5m long and was basking on one of the roads. The Southern African Rock Python (Python sebae) is listed as vulnerable and may not be killed or captured. They are keen sunbathers especially after a large meal.

Posing kudus

Kudus are the most graceful, large antelopes that roam Mountainlands. Recently we see more of them probably as they become more used to people. These magnificent bulls were photographed near the admin complex over the weekend.

And more Wildebeest

A really good-looking herd of blue wildebeest was also delivered this week. It was a group of 25 and at least this time they arrived during the daylight hours so we could take some pics of them trotting off the truck. The entire herd stayed together and were observed grazing lazily next to one of the rivers the next day. There must be a good few hundred wildebeest on the reserve already and this lot will definately help to keep the gene pool healthy.

More red hartebeest introduced

The official arrival of spring on 1 September saw the introduction of more red hartebeest to Mountainlands. This is part of the ongoing stocking program and to augment the gene pool of the hartebeest populations on the reserve. Unfortunately they came out of the truck at such speed that we mostly only managed to photograph their fast disappearing rear ends.

Taking a dip

The Boyd family enjoying a swim in the Figtree Creek, in the Wondercheur section of the reserve. "We had a fun and fascinating time with Nico hiking with us down the course of this stream" - Garry Boyd

Getting down to earth

Steven (8) and Michaela (9) Schormann just love their outings to Mountainlands. Mom and dad, Mark and Helen Schormann, are owners in Waterbuck Ridge, one of the private lodge sites on Mountainlands.