Mutanda Nature Reserve

This old Buffalo bull seems ready for the weekend...!

A time of plenty for all of the wildlife on the reserve!

A pair of young Sable bulls sparring on a carpet of fresh green grass, brought about by the onset of the rains.

These youngsters, part of a group of 9 bulls, are approaching their prime and in the coming years will contest for breeding rights and dominance within one of the many herds on the property.

An impressive Livingstone Eland bull encountered amongst a large herd of cows, calves and juveniles.

With the onset of the rains, we see these antelope congregate, with all the herds on the property seemingly converging into one large herd.

We have been blessed with in excess of 150mm of rain recently, which has resulted in an explosion of life on the reserve, with the property being carpeted in vibrant, lush grass as far as the eye can see.

The wildlife is picking up condition rapidly after the harsh dry season and it is exciting to see healthy youngsters in most herds.

July bought with it the arrival of 6 Giraffe!

Following a long journey from Namibia, the giraffe have settled on the reserve and are thriving.

We look forward to seeing their population grow and continue to thrive in North-Western Zambia.

There are few animals in the African wilderness that can match the character that an old Buffalo bull possesses!

This solitary old warrior spends much of his time in a small territory along the Mbulungu stream, within easy reach of ample water, mud and grazing and way from the attentions of the younger breeding bulls.

Puku occur in many protected areas throughout Zambia, and the reserve is no different, playing host to a healthy population of these magnificent antelope.

A pair of Defassa Waterbuck calves encountered with their herd, in the late afternoon, along the Mbulungu stream.

The grasslands on the reserve play host to a healthy and growing population of the diminutive Oribi and these small antelope are thriving.

Without a doubt, the most regal antelope to inhabit the Miombo woodlands of North-Western Zambia, a mature Sable Antelope bull is a sight to behold and we are privileged to play host to a vibrant, healthy population on the reserve.

Kudu bulls are often referred to as "Grey Ghosts" for their amazingly ability to remain well-hidden and seemingly disappear in the blink of an eye, when seen.

This magnificent mature bull certainly lives up to this moniker and appeared and disappeared, only allowing a fleeting photograph!

Our Kudu are flourishing, and it is common to see numerous different groups of females and their young, whilst out exploring the reserve. With these big bulls also making an appearance from time to time.