THE WILDLIFE
OF SENYATI
Senyati’s wildlife is shaped by the seasons, the surrounding bush and the waterhole at the heart of the camp. Elephants, buffalo, antelope, predators and an abundance of birdlife can all be found in and around Senyati throughout the year.
THE WATERHOLE
A GATHERING PLace for wildlife
Supplied with fresh borehole water, Senyati’s waterhole attracts wildlife throughout the day and into the night. Elephants and buffalo are among the most frequent visitors, joined by sable, roan, giraffe, eland, impala, zebra and warthog.
After dark, the floodlights reveal a different side of the waterhole, with hyena, jackal and occasional leopard, lion, serval and honey badger.
ELEPHANTS
THE GIANTS OF SENYATI
Elephants are at the heart of Senyati’s wildlife. In the dry season, large herds gather at the waterhole to drink, bathe and socialise. Our underground Elephant Bunker gives a ground-level view of the herds as they gather at the water.
BUFFALO
HERDS ON THE MOVE
Buffalo are another major presence at Senyati. During the wetter months, herds can number in the hundreds and often gather around the waterhole alongside the elephants. Their movements and behaviour bring another dynamic to the wildlife that visits the camp.
ANTELOPE AND
OTHER WILDLIFE
MORE THAN BIG HERDS
The waterhole attracts a wide variety of smaller and less frequently seen species, including sable, roan antelope, giraffe, eland, impala, zebra, warthog and banded mongoose. Each species brings its own rhythm to the waterhole and surrounding bush.
BIRDLIFE
A YEAR ROUND BIRDING DESTINATION
Birdlife is an important part of Senyati’s wildlife. Around 60 species have been recorded during individual visits, with bird activity increasing during the rainy season from November to April.
