News Archives

October sightings, wildlife monitoring and interesting research projects.`

We are incredibly privileged and grateful to have received a sponsored vehicle from Lydenburg Toyota.

As we move towards summer and the wet season, we have placed extra emphasis on the treatment and removal of invasive plants both in camp and on the reserve.

October was a busy month in the UPNR.

Happy Spring! We hope your first month of the flowering season was a pleasant one.

September sightings, wildlife monitoring and interesting research projects.`

During the month, a mummified Banded Mongoose was spotted wedged between rocks in a rocky outcrop in camp.

The APNR Ground Hornbill Project has installed the new artificial nest that was donated by Members, who have chosen to remain anonymous.

An overview of the Annual Aerial Umbabat Census and recent anthrax occurrences in the region.

We had a lovely month of August...

August sightings, wildlife monitoring and interesting research projects.`

Since the beginning of July, we have had an immense increase in interest in bush walks.

UPNR officials would like to thank Members for their dedication towards finding the pack of six Wild Dogs to fit a tracking collar within the pack.

Following on from the addition of the paving at the Ingwelala entrance gate, we have begun the process of modernising the overall feel and aesthetic appeal of our entrance.

It was a windy month of July at Ingwelala, with temperatures dropping steadily and conditions becoming unpredictable.

July sightings, wildlife monitoring and interesting research projects.`

Nyala house, a staff house, has undergone a roofing transformation to test a roofing product called Shingles. 

Why the smaller things are important. Small creatures play arguably some of the most vital roles in any functioning ecosystem.

The Umbabat Private Nature Reserve (UPNR) has received a generous sponsorship from Lydenburg Toyota.

We had a very busy month building up to our Financial Year End and making various improvements to infrastructure both in camp and on the reserve.