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17/06/2025

Happy World Croc Day 🐊

03/05/2025

🐆 Happy International Leopard Day – 3 May! 🐆

Today, we celebrate one of South Africa’s most iconic and elusive predators — the leopard. Known for their stealth, strength, and stunning rosette-patterned coats, leopards are true masters of the African wilderness.

Did you know?

Leopards can drag prey up to three times their body weight into trees to keep it safe from scavengers.

Despite being widespread, leopards are increasingly threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.

Why should we care?

Leopards play a vital role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems by regulating prey populations. Protecting them means protecting biodiversity — and the health of our natural heritage.

Let’s work together to conserve their habitats, support ethical wildlife tourism, and raise awareness about the importance of coexistence.

📸 Have you ever spotted a leopard in the wild? Share your story or photo below! 👇

01/05/2025

03/03/2025

World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, we recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.

What is World Wildlife Day?

It's not a secret that the world's wildlife is in danger. We all know that numbers of many species are dwindling, and soon maybe the only place you'll be able to find some of the most incredible, beautiful, awe-inspiring and astonishing animals will be, sadly, in captivity. And, while they often don't draw the same headlines and tug at the heartstrings like animals do, plants are also under threat in much the same way. It's our fault, as human beings, and it's up to us to do something about it.

And that's the idea behind World Wildlife Day. It aims to educate and inform people on the plight of wildlife around the world, as well as working to pressure governments and official bodies into supporting and working to end the devastation.

World Wildlife Day is celebrated in order to raise awareness of the extraordinary diversity of wildlife and marine life that we have today.

With how the world is changing through the expansion of human settlement and the reduction in habitat through things like climate change, it's essential to remind ourselves of the wonders of wildlife.

Unless we take drastic measures to prevent further extinctions, this diversity of wildlife will diminish further and further, and it will never recover.

The WWD2025 Theme is Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet. It highlights the crucial role of sustainable financing in ensuring the survival of wildlife and their habitats.

As we celebrate World Wildlife Day 2025, it’s a time to reflect on the vital role wildlife plays in our world and the responsibility we have to protect it.

At Kanaan Lodge in the Greater Mabalingwe area, conservation isn’t just an idea, it’s a way of life.

28/02/2025

Nothing makes us happier than seeing our guests enjoy their stay! Here's what the van Heerden family had to say about their recent experience at Kanaan Lodge. "

★★★★★ "Our stay at Kanaan Lodge in Mabalingwe was absolutely wonderful! The lodge is beautifully designed, offering both comfort and breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. We truly appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and the attention to detail that made our visit so special. Thank ...

15/02/2025

World Hippo Day – 15 Feb

Today, we celebrate these incredible water-loving creatures and the deep cultural significance they've held for centuries. Hippos have been revered in African traditions, praised by Zulu warriors for their strength and courage, and even represented by the Ancient Egyptian goddess Taweret.

We don’t believe these incredible animals get the public awareness they deserve, in terms of both their successes or their struggles. So what better day to share some wonderful facts about these remarkable beings!

🦛 Hippos are the third largest land mammal on Earth!

🦛 They are amphibious and herbivorous, thriving in both water and land.

🦛 Hippos are social creatures, enjoying the company of family and friends.

🦛 Fights for territory can be dangerous and intense!

🦛 Unfortunately, hippos face significant threats to their survival in the wild.

Let's spread awareness and work to ensure these magnificent creatures continue to thrive! We should continue to honour their legacy by observing World Hippo Day!

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day to all our amazing followers! 💖

Today, we celebrate love in all its forms. Whether it's the love for family, friends or a special someone.

Here's to spreading kindness, joy, and love today and every day!

Treat your love to an unforgettable bush breakaway where romance meets nature.

Book your escape to Kanaan Lodge now and create memories that will last a lifetime!

10/02/2025

We are so Proud of this Award!

Thank you to all our loyal visitors for your support 🐾

31/01/2025

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL ZEBRA DAY!

International Zebra Day is celebrated on January 31st each year. It's a day to raise awareness about the importance of zebras and the need to protect them.

Why celebrate International Zebra Day?

Raise awareness: Zebra Day highlights the beauty of zebras and the threats they face.

Promote conservation: Zebra Day encourages people to support organizations that work to protect zebras and their habitats.

Educate: Zebra Day teaches people about the role zebras play in the ecosystem.

04/12/2024

Every year on December 4th, International Cheetah Day raises global awareness about the urgent need to save cheetahs from extinction.

These sleek, slender big cats are easily recognized by their long legs and short yellowish-tan fur adorned with thousands of black spots- typically between 2,000 and 3,000-which provide excellent camouflage.

The name "cheetah" originates from the Hindi word 'chita', meaning "spotted one."

International Cheetah Day serves as a crucial reminder of the collective effort needed to protect these incredible animals and secure their place in the wild.

By raising awareness and supporting conservation efforts, we can help secure a future for the cheetah and ensure that future generations can marvel at the fastest land animal on Earth.

DID YOU KNOW?

🐆The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. They can run 110 kph, which is as fast as cars drive on the highway. The cheetah can reach its top speed in just 3 seconds!

🐆Cheetahs have “tear marks” that run from the inside corners of their eyes down to the outside edges of their mouth. These marks help reflect the glare of the sun when they are hunting during the day. They work just like the black marks that football players put under their eyes during the games. These marks also work like the sights on a rifle, to help the cheetah “aim” and stay focused on their prey when they are hunting.

🐆The cheetah has a long, muscular tail that has a flat shape. The tail almost functions like a rudder on a boat because they use it to help control their steering and keep their balance when running very fast.

🐆Cheetah cubs have long tall hair that runs from their neck all the way down to the base of their tail, which is called the mantle. The mantle makes a cheetah cub look like a honey badger and makes them blend into tall grass, which helps keep them safe from threats like lions and hyenas.

🐆The cheetah’s fur is covered in solid black spots, and so is their skin! The black fur actually grows out of the black spots on their skin.

🐆When cheetahs are running full speed, their stride (length between steps) is 6-7 meters. Their feet only touch the ground twice during each stride.

🐆A mother cheetah usually cares for anywhere from 2 to 8 cubs per litter, but cubs are often the target of other predators and many do not survive past the first year.

🐆There are fewer than 7,500 cheetahs left in the wild, making the cheetah Africa’s most endangered big cat

29/10/2024

Just another night at Kanaan Lodge!
Two determined elephants decided to drop by, adding a bit of wild charm to the evening while they seems to be in desperate search for water.. they found what they were looking for by damaging the water pipes.

These mischievous giants never fail to keep things interesting around here!
Nature always finds a way to keep us on our toes! 🐘

14/08/2024

The elephants made a surprise appearance at Kanaan Lodge earlier tonight, reminding us of the wild beauty that surrounds us. Moments like these make this place truly special! 🐘 "