Caracals have a reddish or sand-coloured fur that helps them camouflage in the bushveld when they are hunting for prey. They are labelled as small cats but are the heaviest and fastest of them all. For this, they are very opportunistic hunters and prey on whatever they can find; from small animals, like mongoose, to those that are twice their size, such as buck. In fact, up until the 20th century, rulers in India used them to hunt small game.

Commonly referred to as Gemsbok by the South African population, this species' true English name is Oryx. They have very distinctive black (some brown) and white triangular markings on their faces. This feature, coupled with their majestic horns, makes them a sight that people cannot easily forget. Did you know? The markings can indicate whether a gemsbok belongs to the northern or southern populations. The black markings on the northern populations are thinner and darker in colour than those of the southern populations.

This adorable animal is a close relative of the mongoose species. It has black spots on its body, making it look like a smaller, cuter version of a leopard. They are shy and secretive creatures and though they are not particularly known to pose a threat to humans, they are predators, and their retractable claws make them excellent hunters. Their diet consists of birds, fish, lizards and rodents.

A new irrigation system was installed at the beginning of September and our Gardening Team has begun the process of updating the gardens with indigenous species. We have also started our own composting process to support these new gardens. Keep an eye out to monitor our progress!

The cracks in the Reception and Restaurant building walls were fixed and repainted.

A small herb garden has been established between Reception and the Restaurant. The Le Fera Team makes use of the herbs in their delicious dishes, and guests are welcome to pick some for their own use, too!

A Team was formed to clear out all the debris throughout the Resort. This included removing all dead tree branches and leaves, as well as future plans to clear the areas under the pine trees of debris and dead leaves, so that guests can use them for picnics and to take photographs.

The gardening store wall, adjacent to the main Resort entrance, was painted with blackboard chalk paint. Le Fera writes their daily specials here, so guests are always kept up-to-date with their tasty treats.

The Resort entrance has received some TLC recently. The stone wall has been cleared of overgrowth and the road leading to the Resort is scraped once a month to ensure that our guests have easy access to the premises.

We are in the process of removing invasive plants and trees on the Resort. This is a long-term project as we need to be careful not to harm any natural plants and trees, as well as ensure that we do not endanger any wildlife, such as squirrels and meerkats.

The feeding programme for our resident feral cats is ongoing and they are fed on a daily basis. A vet has been contacted to get all the cats spayed to prevent further breeding. This programme was launched at the end of October 2022 and will be monitored continually.

We have completed the Chalet upgrades that we mentioned in the June newsletter. The new vinyl floors, dining room light, and painting in the Chalets’ interior have given the Chalets a new and modern look.

Our new Multi-Court was officially opened on 22 November 2022. To celebrate this opening, we had a Teambuilding day where the Houskeeping, Laundry, Gardening, Reception, and Le Fera Teams challenged each other to some sport on the Multi-Court. The Court is now available for guests’ use. Guests can enjoy a multitude of sports on the court, including basketball, badminton, in-line hockey, paddle tennis, shuffleboard, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.

IN PROGRESS

The Tennis Courts are being resurfaced and will be available for guests to enjoy early in 2023.

IN PROGRESS

Selected Chalet Patios are being replaced and / or retreated.

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