Monachira Camp Wildlife Stories November 2025
Weather Report
Monachira had been hot this past November, with some occasional rains throughout the month. Temperatures ranged between 18 and 39°C, and to the delight of the dried plains and thirsty animals, we enjoyed up to 25mm of rain. We can’t wait to see the dry, golden grasses turn into a lush shade of green in the upcoming rainy season.
Unexpected Killer
Generally, baboons and impala alert each other when they spot a predator nearby, but that was not the case this time. During a game drive early in November, we saw a massive male baboon kill and eat an impala calf. This was an incredibly rare sighting as baboons normally feed on vegetation, but their diets also consist of small antelope, given the opportunity.
Mommy Badger
We had yet another rare sighting near Monachira Camp. On this outing, we spotted a female honey badger and her babies moving to a new den.
Males are not involved in raising their cubs, so after they are born, the mother teaches her cubs all the essential survival skills they will need before leaving them to fend for themselves at 12 to 18 months old.
Immediate Wild Dog Sighting
We did not even have time to take in the scenery before we heard a commotion near our safari vehicle. As we turned to look at its source, we spotted a pack of African wild dogs hunting a tsessebe calf. It was not long before the pack brought down the poor creature and started feasting on it.
Lions on Walking Safari
Walking safaris are one of our most exhilarating experiences. During one of our most recent walking excursions, we spotted a pride of lions lazing about on the plains. We kept a safe distance away, watching as the lions enjoyed a quiet moment before their next hunt. This has to be one of our best sightings we’ve had since Monachira Camp opened.
The year is almost over, but the same can’t be said for all the amazing sightings in the Okavango Delta. Come back next month for 2025’s final Monachira Camp Wildlife Story.
Until next time,
Roy
Monachira Camp
