Shelanti Game Reserve

16/10/2026

Meet October’s Bird of the Month: the Grey Go-Away-Bird.

A familiar voice in the bushveld, this distinctive bird gets its name from its loud, unmistakable “go-away” call. Its grey plumage, tall crest and long tail make it just as recognisable once you spot it.

Keep an eye out, and an ear open, on your next visit to Shelanti.

Plan your birding escape: https://shelanti.co.za/shelanti-experiences/bird-watching-at-shelanti/

14/10/2026

Take the year-end celebration out of the office.

Bring your team together in the bushveld with space to celebrate, unwind and mark the year properly. Game drives, sundowners, catering and accommodation can all form part of a Shelanti year-end event.

Start planning your team's year-end function: https://shelanti.co.za/contact/

12/10/2026

The best wildlife photographs begin before the shutter clicks.

It is the pause before a bird takes flight, the movement in the grass or the moment an animal turns into the light. The Waterberg region rewards people who are ready to watch, wait and notice.

Bring your camera and give the wild moments time to find you.

Plan your Shelanti stay: https://shelanti.co.za/

08/10/2026

The Vulture Restaurant is one of Shelanti's most extraordinary wildlife experiences.

Twice a week, food is placed at the site, drawing hundreds of endangered vultures into a dramatic gathering. From the first birds circling overhead to the feeding activity below, it is a rare opportunity to watch and photograph these remarkable scavengers up close while the initiative supports conservation research.

Experience the Vulture Restaurant at Shelanti: https://shelanti.co.za/shelanti-experiences/vulture-restaurant/

06/10/2026

Rhino protection needs all of us.

Shelanti's Save the Rhino initiative supports the continued protection of these remarkable animals and the conservation work around them.

You can support the initiative by visiting Shelanti or making a direct donation, even if a trip to the reserve is not on your calendar.

Support Save the Rhino: https://shelanti.co.za/protecting-rhinos-for-future-generations/

04/10/2026

Wild places are richer because of every creature that calls them home.

From the animals that command your attention to the birdlife and smaller species you notice when you slow down, each forms part of the life of the bushveld.

This World Animal Day, we celebrate the wildlife around us and the responsibility of protecting the habitats in which it thrives.

Happy World Animal Day from Shelanti Game Reserve. 🐾

02/10/2026

Some of the best moments in the bush begin with a sound.

A call from somewhere in the trees alerts you to a flash of colour between the branches. A silhouette settles onto a distant perch.

Here, bird watching invites you to slow down, look closer and discover another side of the Waterberg region. With more than 360 bird species recorded across the reserve, there is always something worth keeping your eyes and ears open for.

Discover bird watching at Shelanti: https://shelanti.co.za/shelanti-experiences/bird-watching-at-shelanti/

27/09/2026

Birding In A New Season

Spring brings new movement and new sounds to the bushveld.

With more than 360 bird species recorded at Shelanti Game Reserve, there is always a reason to pause, look up and listen. From familiar calls to unexpected sightings, birding adds another layer to every stay. 🪶

Discover bird watching at Shelanti: https://shelanti.co.za/experiences/

24/09/2026

Heritage Day

Today we celebrate the landscapes, wildlife and shared experiences that form part of South Africa’s remarkable natural heritage. 🇿🇦

At Shelanti Game Reserve, the bushveld is a place to appreciate, respect and protect for generations still to come.

Happy Heritage Day, South Africa.

22/09/2026