October News Update!!

I thought that I would give all you travellers out there a October news update.

So here goes and enjoy!!!

With the dry season now at its peak, game viewing is also at the season's best. This has been exceptionally enhanced by the plentitude of localised fresh water experienced this year.

Predator viewing has been focused on lions this month. Now that the new males seem well settled & established,mating has featured strongly in various sightings.Over the next 3-4 months a fresh batch of cubs are expected and will hopefully survive.

Two sad lion deaths occured during the month. The first was the
killing of a cub by a wandering male - right at Zibalianja Camp.

The second was death from old age of one of the Selinda lionesses. Despite this, a number of lactating lionesses indicates that the cycle of birth & death continues amongst our lions.

It is confirmed - the star leopard, Amber, is indeed a proud mum! Originally seen with 2 cubs, it seems that she has lost one. The survivor though is doing exceptionally well & we have been fortunate to see them together on numerous occasions - once with dad in presence on an impala kill.

Possibly one of the best leopard sightings of the month was the chance to follow a male leopard (Amber's mate) for some time as he drifted down the road. His somewhat easygoing nature suddenly changed as he spotted something.The next thing he ambushed & killed an African Wild Cat. All this in broad daylight!

After a prolonged leave of absence, the "2 Boys" are back! These two remarkable cheetahs are once again drinking from Zib's waterhole & resting up at their old habitat. As the floodplains become increasingly crowded with antelope,plenty of action are expected from this dynamic duo.

"Rare" animal sightings are becoming increasingly common!A Pangolin was again sighted near the site of Old Selinda, & Aardvarks are frequently encountered now on the night drives. The need for water has also seen the arrival of Roan & Sable,2 of Africa's larger & less common, antelope.

Because of Selinda Camp's transformation,it will be closing from Jan 11th to March 1st 2007. During this time remodelling will be done to the main area. Zibalianja Camp will remain open to welcome your clients.

Reminders

Don't forget to visit our botswana website for great info on tours,safaris,camps accommodation and other destination info on Botswana as well as specially designed itineraries and discounts, at the following address:http://www.okavango-delta-safaris.com

To book a Botswana Safari or a safari to any other destination please email our consultants at:info@island-safari.com

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The Island Safari Team