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September 1, 2026
Lessons Beyond the Classroom
For learners from neighbouring schools, the reserve may be close to home but the experience is often a first. One morning can turn...
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September 1, 2026
When the Wise Meet the Wild
Gogos in Conservation at Thornybush Through elephant education, game drives and shared skills, community matriarchs are becoming...
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August 31, 2026
The Many Faces of Femininity in the Bush
We hear many different narratives about it. Femininity is often described as gentle, nurturing, receptive or even timid. But spend...
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August 21, 2026
Planting Seeds. Growing Opportunity.
In Cottondale, a small agricultural enterprise is growing into something much bigger than a farm. For local entrepreneur Thulani...
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August 11, 2026
A Future Built Nest by Nest: Southern Ground-Hornbill Conservation at Thornybush
Southern Ground-Hornbills can live for up to 60 years but may take years to raise a single chick. Across the Greater Kruger, artificial...
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August 11, 2026
Elephants Alive at Thornybush: Protecting Giants and Great Trees
An elephant and a marula tree are not opponents. They are both architects of the same bushveld. Elephants open dense vegetation,...
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August 4, 2026
Guided by Passion: Sarah Barratt's Journey to Safari Guide of the Year
August is Women’s Month in South Africa, a time to celebrate women who are breaking barriers, leading with purpose and inspiring others...
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August 3, 2026
Thornybush Nature Reserve Wood Collection Project
Local work, smarter land management and one less risk entering the gate Some conservation projects begin with complex technology....
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June 15, 2026
Chill, Heat, Heal: The New Wellness Experience at Thornybush
There are few places in the world where it feels easier to slow down than in the African bush. At Thornybush Nature Reserve, the rhythm...
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May 13, 2026
Thornybush Burn: Celebrating the People Behind the Magic
Over the weekend of 1–3 May 2026, the wild heart of Thornybush Nature Reserve became the setting for something truly special. From...
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May 4, 2026
Saseka, the queen of Thornybush
This iconic female leopard who rules the northern reaches of Thornybush Nature Reserve with exquisite elegance and graceful power....
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April 28, 2026
The Spotted Hyena: Africa’s Most Misunderstood Predator
The spotted hyena is one of the most misunderstood animals in Africa. Often cast as villains in popular culture, from The Lion King to...
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