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Legendary Safaris Est. 1978
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04/11/2026

A little time with the fastest land animals on earth, with the evening light setting the scene

03/11/2026

Rhulani | 3:2

Her name means “the relaxed one”, a fitting name for this young female. She is often seen exploring the areas around Chitwa Chitwa.

Born: April 2024
Mother : Kuchava
Father: Molwati
Litter mate : Xipuku

We look forward to following her journey as she continues to grow and establish herself.🐆

29/10/2026

Little faces, sleepy afternoons and a king with a meal to himself. A few moments captured with the pride

22/10/2026

Tortoise Pan (4:3)

Born in 2016 to the Ndzanzeni female, he takes his name from the waterhole where he was often seen as a youngster. Today, he is a notably large, stocky male, with a powerful build, thick neck and facial scars that reflect his years in the wild.

A familiar presence in the Sabi Sand, and always a privilege to watch him move through the bush.

19/10/2026

A wonderful weekend of sightings 🔆

Spotted cats, lions on the move, zebra across the plains and Lowveld sunsets worth lingering over. All made even more special with a glimpse of Tlalamba and her cub 🐆

18/10/2026

A great sighting, and certainly not one you see every day.

This young African rock python was spotted crossing the road, giving us a fascinating glimpse of its remarkable movement. Using a technique known as rectilinear locomotion, it moves almost in a straight line, with its belly muscles contracting and relaxing in sequence to draw its powerful body forward.

An incredible opportunity to observe this remarkable reptile up close.

15/10/2026

Meet Deon Wessels, one of the familiar faces behind your Chitwa Chitwa safari.🦒

After many years of guiding, it’s still the anticipation of a new day that gets Deon out into the bush: that first track in the sand before sunrise, a distant alarm call, and the possibility of an unforgettable encounter.

One memory that will always stay with him? Finding Tlalamba’s den and seeing her cubs when they were just a few days old. 🐾

Elephants are his favourite animals to observe, while leopards are his favourite to photograph-with a special mention for Nigel the hyena!

But Deon’s advice is to slow down and notice the smaller things, too. A dung beetle crossing the road, birds calling from the treetops, or a sudden change in the wind. Sometimes, the best safari moments happen when you switch off the engine, put down the camera and simply let the bush do the talking.

“Chitwa Chitwa is so much more than a place to me. It’s part of who I am. It’s the people who become family, the guests who become friends, and the memories we create.”

Have you been on safari with Deon?
Share your favourite memory below 🌿

12/10/2026

One curious little face 🐾🦁

Address

Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Skukuza
1280

Telephone

+27761142231

Website

http://www.chitwa.co.za/

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