Category Archives: Wildlife

Burchells Coucal  often called the ”rainbird”

Has a musical bubbling call

Normally found in gardens foraging along the ground in shrubbery or in ground covers

It’s a resident species and normally found in pairs

Has a wide range of food items from snails, reptiles, small mammals , small birds and eggs

Often found raiding bird nests in the thickets

Often seen sunning itself in the open on bushes as the sun rises

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Back for the 13th year in a row, The CompCare Cradle Mountain Trophy MTB & Trail Run taking place on Saturday the 9th and 10th of April at a new venue this year, The Valley Lodge & Spa situated in Magaliesburg.

We have a new venue, and we are really excited to say, a new sponsor in the form of  CompCare Medical Scheme. We are really excited to have them on board. As you well know, sponsors...

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AFRICAN HILLS SAFARI LODGE & SPA & WARTHOGS BUSH LODGE (Magaliesberg – just an hour from JHB and PTA) 24 Hour Single Conference Rate               R2950 pn 24 Hour Sharing Conference Rate                        R2500 pppn Day Conference                                          R850 pp   Please note that our 24-Hour Packages INCLUDE a complimentary game drive, accommodation, meals, teas & coffees and conference room. RATES ARE VALID UNTIL 31ST OCTOBER 2022 Other activities that you can choose from include:
  • Elephant Experience
  • Petroglyph Walk
  • Mountain Hike
  • Spa
  • Bush Braai (Min 9 pax)
Starting your 24-Hour conference on...
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Seven years ago we had the absolute pleasure of raising a little Spotted thick-knee. He did so well that when we received another and raised her too, the 2 of them paired up and made VulPro their home. They had several clutches of offspring and often came to us for treats. They moved to the neighbours when we got too busy and often came back visiting.
This...
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