Gallery - Tweerivier

Photos and Events

Jag (Hunt)

April 2012

Leopard

November 2010

Motion Camera

In January the motion detector camera on the farm took a picture of a rare but beautiful visitor.

A curious rooikat was also caught by the motion detector camera.

We are very proud to welcome the first springbuck babies born on Tweerivier. We have observed 5 new arrivals and are hoping for a couple more.

In October 2010 we also became the proud owners of 6 Sable cows. The sables were successfully relocated to the farm and have adjusted well.

New antelope species on the farm:

The farm recently acquired Springbuck (Antidorcas marsupialis).

These gazelles have to be hart water resistant in our area for it to survive. Hart water is a tick borne disease that is fatal when contracted. Hart water resistant Springbuck are hard to find and successfully relocate. We are pleased with their adaptation to the new environment.

Also new to our family is a couple of Nyala (Tragelaphus Angasii).

The elegant, slender antelope is a master of disguise and you are lucky to spot them. Nyala is the only antelope where the male is referred to as a bull and the female as a ewe due to their noticeable difference in size.

Keep visiting our site and keep a lookout for new photos and arrivals from time to time.

Remember to consider us for your next bush break. (see the site for more details)

The Farm

February 2012

Photos of the farm

At Twee Rivier we are blessed to have an abundance of wildlife. The following information regarding birds and antelope will be of interest to you.

Birds recently spotted on the farm:

1. Greenbacked Heron

This small dark grey heron with its black crown and dark green back was spotted in the dam close to the tented camp. It normally frequents freshwater dams and coral reefs at the coast.

2. Squacco Heron

This bird was spotted at the reeds in the dam close to the tented camp. It is a fairly common visitor to freshwater dams and lakes.

3. African Jacana

We were very excited to spot this long-toed bird in the Limpopo river. Also called the ‘Jesus bird’, this bird seemingly walks on water. This bird is not common to our area.

4. Lesser Jacana

This scarce water bird was spotted in the dam close to the tented camp. Bird watchers would be delighted to know that it was positively identified by experienced bird watchers. The bird likes riverbeds, floodplains and marshes.