Louis Strauss - General Manager
Most days, Jock Safari Lodge operates like a happy, well-oiled machine and this is thanks to the hardworking nature and friendly managament style of General Manager Louis Strauss. Read a Q&A with him.
View ArticlePortrait of The Lions
Portraits of some of Jock Safari Lodge lion pride members by Senior Ranger and photographer Dave Olsen.
View ArticleThis weekends pics by Ranger Dave Olsen
Yesterday afternoon I had a transfer to pick up from Malelane gate, a late arrival, so I left early and like always my camera was with me.
View Article3 Leopards in one sighting
3 leopards in one sighting! It’s been an unbelievable week for leopard sightings at Jock Safari Lodge. Ranger Dave shares the story in pictures here…
View ArticleBlack Rhino Standoff
The day before yesterday I had a memorable black rhino encounter on my morning safari. The game drive had started out very quietly but much to our surprise ended with a face to face standoff with three...
View ArticleThe death of a King
7 years ago 2 Kings joined the Jock pride of lions, they ruled with an iron paw and defended the territory from all attackers with brute force until 2 years ago when one of the Kings died.
View ArticleBirding Photography
3 beautiful images of 3 different birds found at Jock Safari Lodge, in the Kruger National Park and how they were photographed
View Article10 Green Initiatives We Use At Jock Safari Lodge
Here's a list of 10 green initiatives we employ at Jock Safari Lodge to lessen our environmental impact.
View ArticlePhotography Tips - The Week In Pictures
An encounter with a coalition of two male cheetahs, which I came across on Sunday while driving a remote track just North West of the concession, was a real surprise...
View ArticlePhotographing Leopards and Lions
It had been one of those mornings when everything comes out to play...
View ArticleJock's King Dethroned By Defiant Buffalo
On a warm summer morning recently, a herd of about 200 buffalo found the Jock pride male and his sons. Here's the video footage of the clash that ensued.
View ArticleDave And Pete Tackle the Flood Debris
Over the past three days ranger Pete and I have been clearing roads and opening up river beds and laying the first tracks in the sand to allow access into areas that were inaccessible. It has been...
View ArticleJock Safari Lodge Welcomes Four New Lion Cubs
welcomes four new additions to the Jock Lion Pride. The eldest female of the pride has become a mother again.
View ArticleWhat is the Big Five?
This term Big Five was coined during the early to mid 1800s by hunters and explorers who came to Africa to colonise and settle and later to hunt for sport...
View ArticleBird Hide Photography
The African darter spreading its wings to dry after a successful fishing trip. These birds spend hours in the water swimming considerable distances and diving after fish. They have no preening glands...
View ArticleJock Safari Lodge Wildlife Update
By Louis Strauss, General Manager. The dry season is now reaching its peak in the Kruger with very little water left with the exception of a few pools in the Byamiti & Mitomeni Rivers and the few...
View ArticleCelebrity Rhino Calendar Launch Images
Our Celebrity Ambassador Rhino Calendar launch was a huge success. Read more about it and see who attended.
View ArticleGigi's Meanderings at Jock Safari Lodge
My family and I vacationed in South Africa this past August. We traveled to Johannesburg, Cape Town and to Kruger Park where we did a safari...
View ArticleKruger in Springtime
The lush new grass has drawn in large herds of buffalo and with them the lions follow. The Jock Rangers spotted all of the four prides...
View ArticleStudy On The Lions of Kruger National Park
Jock Safari Lodge is currently participating in and sponsoring a demographic study of lions in the Kruger National Park...
View ArticleFighting Hippos
We saw a female and two big bulls. The two bulls were fighting for territorial dominance of the pool and the female that goes with it...
View ArticleBateleur Photo and Facts
Ranger Pete captured a beautiful image of a female Bateleur recently...
View ArticleGround Hornbills nest at Jock Safari Lodge
We are very privileged to have a flock of these vulnerable species nesting close to Jock Safari Lodge...
View ArticleWild Dog at Jock Safari Lodge
Ranger Pete captures some great images of wild dog on the concession.
View ArticleInfo on the Endangered African Wild Dog
The Wild Dog has been the focus of a major long-term study programme in the Kruger National Park since 1989, sponsored by theEndangered Wildlife Trust.
View Article9 Tips for Going Green
Want to lead a more conscientious life but don't know where to start? Here's our 9 tips for going Green!
View ArticleUpdate on the Jock Pride
In the area where the Jock Rangers conduct their game drives there are at least seven known prides of lion. The one pride that we know best is the &"Jock&" pride...
View ArticleUpdate on Rhino Poaching
According to the DEA, the number of rhinos poached for their horn in South Africa since the beginning of the year has increased to 273.
View ArticleThe Hunt For The Wild Dog Den Site
Every year General Manager Louis Strauss sponsors a few competitions amongst the Rangers at Jock. The big one is, who can find the wild dog den site?
View ArticleLouis Gets Behind The Wheel & Nabs The Big 5
It's a rare occasion when our GM gets behind the wheel to guide our guests. But the former ranger shows us that he's still got it!
View ArticleRadio Interview with Louis Strauss
GM, Louis Strauss brings to life the new JOCK EXPLORER CAMP on Radio Today.
View ArticleUpdate on Rhino Poaching - July
According to the DEA, the number of rhinos poached for their horn in South Africa since the beginning of the year has increased to 488.
View Article4 Wild Dog Pups Born at Jock
Read all about the the Wild Dog pups that were born at Jock plus a rare camera trap image!
View ArticleKruger In Winter
The dry season in the Kruger National Park is at its peak. GM Louis Strauss reports back on the variety of game species attracted to the last remaining water on the Jock Concession.
View ArticleAfrican Wild Dog Pups Suckling
This is the sound of African Wild Dog pups suckling in the safety of their den.
View ArticleSee how the Lion cubs have grown
We compare images of one of the lion cubs taken last year with one taken last week. See the difference.
View ArticleJock Lioness Collared
Guests and staff were on hand to help researchers and vets collar one of the Jock pride females.
View ArticleFemale Southern Ground Hornbill in nest at Jock Safari Lodge
Watch a short clip of a Female Southern Ground Hornbill in nest at Jock Safari Lodge
View ArticleBushveld Seasons at Jock Safari Lodge
The best time to visit the Kruger National Park..
View ArticleJock's Dry River Cruise
Have you experienced the &"dry river cruise&"? Send us your favourite pictures!
View ArticleJock Lion Pride Take Over
Three male lions have moved into the Jock Pride's area and look set to take over...
View ArticleFOREVER WILD RHINO PROTECTION INITIATIVE
“Every debate is important because it keeps the issue alive, and right now that is critical if rhino’s are to survive” Dr Ian Player, Co-founder of Wilderness Foundation
View ArticleThe best lodge & safari experience inside the Kruger National Park!
We strive to be the BEST LODGE & SAFARI EXPERIENCE in the Kruger National Park. Our guests have confirmed we are!
View ArticleGreat Wildlife Sightings at Jock in November.
Leopards behaving as they shoud....and not as we think they shoud! A sad rhino and more!
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