Pom Pom Camp, April 2026
April delivered some exceptional wild dog activity around Pom Pom, with three different packs operating in the concession. A pack of 11, a pack of … Read more
April delivered some exceptional wild dog activity around Pom Pom, with three different packs operating in the concession. A pack of 11, a pack of … Read more
Breakfast interrupted by lions – One of the more memorable moments of April unfolded directly in front of the lodge as the resident pride approached the … Read more
One of the more dramatic sightings this month unfolded near the airstrip, where two lionesses were repeatedly challenged by hyenas over a carcass. The interaction … Read more
One of the stronger leopard sightings of the month unfolded while guests were watching hippos at a waterhole. Alarm calls from several bird species suddenly drew … Read more
One of the standout sightings of the month came from the resident pack of five African wild dogs, which continued moving through the concession with … Read more
Lion activity remained excellent throughout April, even as rising water levels concentrated movements onto islands and higher ground across the concession. Early in the month, … Read more
The coalition of four cheetah brothers continued to dominate much of the open country around Roan Pan, Grass Road, Dibatana and Cat’s Pan during April, … Read more
One of the more memorable sightings of the month unfolded during a tea stop at the mokoro station. Guests had stepped out to watch zebra … Read more
One of the most compelling sightings of the month unfolded along Phukwi Road, where a male leopard was found feeding on an ostrich kill while … Read more
Leopard activity produced several memorable sightings, often unfolding close to camp. On two separate evenings, leopards moved directly through the dining area, passing quietly while … Read more
One of the more memorable moments came when a male lion moved past the camp waterhole at first light, calling loudly as he walked. Black-backed … Read more
March saw significant movement from lions across the concession, with territorial pressure shaping much of their behaviour. The Moremi pride moved further into the reserve, … Read more
While observing hippos at a waterhole, alarm calls from several bird species drew attention to movement in the thickets. After holding position, a male leopard … Read more
March opened with strong movement from African wild dogs across the Lagoon system, with one of the resident packs splitting during the month. Three males … Read more
Early in the month, guides worked fresh tracks through the Kalahari apple-leaf woodland between Beacon and Satlhana sa Bojuta, eventually locating the Kwara pride with … Read more
(Please note: For the safety of the animals, we do not disclose the precise location of either rhino or pangolin sightings. Accompanying pictures are from our Kwando Photo Library, which includes all your great photo submissions over the years. It may not be the most up-to-date, but we felt it was worthy of a feature alongside this month’s Sightings Report!)