Ingwe Pan Wildlife Stories June 2025
Our winter is in full swing. The brisk mornings soon turn to pleasant daytime temperatures. The atmosphere in camp is electric. June brought many thrilling wildlife encounters and as the vegetation continues to thin out, we can see further into the bush.
A Honey Badger and Baboon at Breakfast
Our guests are always keen on seeing the Big 5, and after spending a couple of days with our guides, who look at the safari experience on a holistic level, they are as excited to see the smaller and fascinating wildlife that call Mana Pools home.
During an early morning game drive, a honey badger darted across the road in front of the game viewer. Honey badgers are notoriously elusive and infamously unafraid. As we followed the badger through the bush, we came to the flood plain of the Zambezi River where we came across a baboon feasting on an impala it had recently taken down.
A Thirsty Leopard
We do not often see leopards coming to drink from the pan at Ingwe Pan Camp. Leopards mostly get their water from the moisture from their prey, but they will drink when water is readily available. As they are not the most effective at lapping up the water with their rough tongues, the process can last for a few minutes, giving us ample time to soak up this special visit.
Caracal on a Kill
During a night drive, guests encountered not one but two caracals on a hunt. Having successfully caught a banded mongoose, guests were able to spend a little more time with these elusive cats as they feasted on their kill.
Boswell the Elephant
Canoeing along the peaceful Zambezi, guests were delighted to see our resident celebrity, Boswell, doing what he does best!
Boswell the Elephant is famous for standing on his hind legs to reach the higher hanging pods of the African albida trees.
Captivating Canoe Safaris
Our canoe safaris have provided us with some unbelievable wildlife sightings this month. During a different trip, guests were thrilled to see an elephant crossing the channel in front of them. They also saw eland, buffalo and elephants drinking from the banks.
Starry Starry Nights
Emmanuel has been enjoying talking to our guests about the Southern constellations. Our winters are generally dry and nights offer clear skies to watch the stars. We’ve been seeing Scorpio, the Southern Cross and the Milky Way at their best - without the lights of cities or towns nearby, the stars shine their brightest.
From night drives following hyenas on the hunt to early morning surprises, June was packed with thrilling wildlife sightings. What will July have in store for us at Ingwe Pan Camp?
Until next time,
Marcy and Emmanuel
Ingwe Pan Camp
