News Archives

July was a busy month, with continued efforts focused on fire safety being of top priority on the reserve.

July sightings, wildlife monitoring and interesting research projects.`

Over the past few years, numerous successful collaring operations have been carried out within the Umbabat PNR (UPNR).

There has been a notable increase in the number of sightings of rarer species such as caracals, aardvarks, honey badgers, springhares, and wild cats on the reserve.

As the veld continues to thin and dry out, and unpredictable winds are expected in the coming months, fire safety has been at the core of field activities.

June saw the arrival of the busy holiday period, with constant flurries of activity on the reserve.

June sightings, wildlife monitoring and interesting research projects.`

During the month, the UPNR team received a report of a large elephant bull with several large swellings on his body, face and shoulder.

The 25/26 rainfall season has ended. It ran from July 2025 to June 2026.

We are excited to announce that bush walks are officially open again!

Another busy month has come and gone in 2026. As we move further into winter, priorities shifted to essential preparations for the upcoming dry season.

May sightings, wildlife monitoring and interesting research projects.`

During the month, two wild dogs from two different, local packs were successfully collared on the Umbabat PNR, with the assistance of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT).

With such unusual weather patterns recorded in the current season, there were some interesting observations made regarding various migratory bird species.

Another successful board meeting was held in anticipation of the approaching financial year-end.

April proved to be a busy month at Ingwelala, with continued rainfall causing the Nhlaralumi River to once again flow bank-to-bank during the month.

April sightings, wildlife monitoring and interesting research projects.`

Of major focus within the Umbabat Privare Nature Resaerve (UPNR) is socio-economic impact (SEI) in local communities surrounding the region and the UPNR.

The past year has seen extreme effects from weather patterns and changing climatic conditions.

During the April holiday period, various informative presentations were provided for Members to attend in the Member’s Area.