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March 2026 - Week 3 Roundup
- Mar 16
- 2 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Black-backed Jackal pup & Bat-eared Fox
Sighted on: 16.March.2026
What started as a simple game drive turned into a moment of humour and wonder in the Kalahari wilderness. Our well-travelled guests were eager to witness what truly thrives in this remarkable landscape.
During the evening drive, we encountered a Black-backed Jackal pup. The sighting created a mix of panic and excitement among the guests, who were convinced it was a Bat-eared Fox.
As a guide, it became a perfect opportunity to explain the differences and help them understand what they were seeing. Nature, however, had its own sense of humour. Not long after, the wilderness revealed the real Bat-eared Fox, giving the guests the perfect comparison.
Seeing two different species on a single game drive amazed the guests and turned the moment into laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories in the Kalahari.
Content Creator / Photographer:
Zizie Seitaa
Red - billed Teal
Sighted on: 17.March.2026
A female Red-billed Teal was observed moving slowly across the water with her ducklings. The young swam ahead of their mother, exploring the shallow edges, while she followed closely behind, maintaining a protective and watchful presence over the brood. The group moved calmly along the water’s surface, with the mother gently guiding their direction and ensuring their safety.
Content Creator / Photographer:
Zizie Seitaa
CMR Beetle
Sighted on: 20.March.2026
The CMR beetle, like other members of the blister beetle family, possesses a remarkable chemical defense. It secretes cantharidin, a potent toxin that can cause painful skin blisters and burns if the beetle is crushed or handled.
In the quiet glow of a Kalahari Desert morning, even a small beetle carries a powerful story—beautiful in the light, yet armed with a defense strong enough to raise blisters on the skin.
As a safari guide, moments like this become an opportunity to blend interpretation with an important message on safety.
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