The Linyanti in January
Wilderness King’s Pool newsletter
Wildlife sightings around King’s Pool
During the first two weeks of January, we noticed an increase in hyenas on the eastern side of King’s Pool. There is a clan of more than 13 individuals, whose large number we think is due to the decreasing number of lions in this corner of the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.
That said, the lioness Malebantle has finally given birth – to three cubs – after we saw her mating with different males.
The Burrow Pit female leopard seems to have extended her territory to the east of King’s Pool too; she is now patrolling up to Audi Lagoon, which was known as the territory of Slender. This is extremely amazing.
King’s Pool camp news
A regularly maintained thatched roof could last for years, and so we found it worthwhile to do some roof repairs before the peak season. King’s Pool is currently operational on the eastern side of the camp, while the western side undergoes this maintenance.
Guest feedback
We have been enjoying great feedback from our guests, especially from our repeat guests. Their high numbers highlight just how amazing our offering is. Our goal is to continue to improve, maintain our professionalism, and offer untamed adventures to be forever remembered.
Staff news
Well done Amogelang Nyame!
Your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated every single day. Your performance in the Maintenance Department in camp is outstanding, and you consistently put in extra hours, always with a beautiful smile on your face, ensuring that our camp is pristine. Your positive attitude is a great inspiration.
The King’s Pool family rocks!
Linyanti Tented Camp newsletter
Linyanti January weather and landscape
During January, we had significant rainfall amounting to some 79 mm, which transformed the vegetation into lush tall green grasses and thick bush. The rains also increased the water level in the river in front of camp, bringing it back to life.
With the rains, the elephants mostly moved into the mopane woodland where waterholes have formed and they can drink.
The temperatures also dropped – to an average of 17° Celsius minimum and 27° C maximum.
Wildlife sightings
This is our summer season, and we are experiencing fewer sightings as the bush is thick and there is drinking water everywhere for the animals now. However, we have seen many more impalas than usual around the area, as it is just after their breeding season.
Camp news
This is our off-peak season when we use the opportunity to do maintenance and renovations. A construction company is in-camp building new walkways. They are 98% done with LTC West’s walkways, and are more than 60% of the way with LTC East’s.
The staff team has been busy clearing alongside the walkways and around guest rooms to improve the general appearance.
Staff news
With the ongoing construction project in camp, we only have a few staff members here, with the rest having been sent to other camps to assist, and learn. We do have 12 construction workers with us in camp though.
Managers in Camp: Olly, Alex
Newsletter by Olly
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