Green Katydid resembling a leaf
Nature is amazing in many ways don’t you think. Even insects have their clever ways to play hide and seek in the bush.
See picture above of Green Katydid resembling a leaf. Having these features is to camouflage into its surrounding. The body shaped as a leaf and green colouration will blend in, “act” as another leaf in the tree which will make it very difficult to spot.
To spot something like this between the leaves you seriously need a practised eye to recognise the body shape.

By Surina Brits

Monate was privileged to host Mr & Mrs Brase’s wedding this last weekend!

Luckily the weather played along & everybody had a wonderful time at the ceremony held under the Marula tree on the reserve, game drive and then a fabulous – unforgettable time at the reception!! Read more »

IBM brought along their client’s for 3 nights to Monate.  The delegates worked very hard during sessions and had time for fun inbetween!  Buggy rides kept everyone entertained, even when it was raining!  Dinner in the cave & under the stars in the bush were both raved about.  It was such a pleasure working with Nombulelo & Natalie – we look forward to hearing from them soon!

Our rainy season and magnificent electrical storms have begun, which is wonderfully welcomed with open arms, terrible hair days and fried equipment (like our internet for the last 2 days), but that’s the fun part about living in the bush!

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Monate hosted a few guests from the department of environment & tourism the last few days!

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Monate thoroughly enjoyed the company of Samancor guests during their annual getaway.  The ladies from Ikhuta Mobile Spa spoiled the wives with facials & massages in the beautiful surroundings of Rushton Luxury Tent.  It was very warm & Bambi did his rounds with the guests, ending up at the pool with Mrs Gibson.  A successful weekend always ends in sad farewells and promises of returns.  Perhaps there will be many pitter patter of puppy paws on their return…!!!

“Fancy a dip in the pool with me?” says Bambi Read more »