Blog posts in Hluhluwe Research Camp

Camera trap photos: Buffalo mud bath

The wildlife volunteers and I had a great time finding these amusing photographs while sorting through the images from the Hluhluwe leopard camera trap survey. read more

Lions Caught on Hluhluwe Camera Trap

The Hluhluwe leopard survey, conducted in partnership with Panthera and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, aids in monitoring other priority species and not just leopard. read more

An exhilarating week for the Hluhluwe volunteers

It was an awesome week for the Hluhluwe wildlife volunteers, with 6 lions on a kill and a brilliant sighting of the Crossroads pack with their 11 puppies. read more

A new satellite collar for Bala the wild dog

Recent conservation volunteers from Hluhluwe were very excited to participate in the collaring of the wild dog Bala, beta male of the Crossroads Pack. read more

The wildlife volunteer’s ultimate winter packing list

In Zululand it can drop to 8°C/46°F at night and the days can be 21°C/70°F, but with these essential items you can survive any winter’s day in the African bush! read more

GPS and VHF Tracking Collars used for Wildlife Monitoring

Take a look at the different types of tracking collars that we use for wildlife monitoring and why they are so important in obtaining the vital information we need to research selected endangered... read more