James Tutty Safaris & Tours

04/04/2026

Wishing everyone of my followers and clients a happy and blessed Easter

15/03/2026

Going through some photos today and saw this pic of a Rinkhals. Super stoked that I managed to get a pic with its tongue out. To get a pic like that your timing has to be perfect.

09/02/2026

Juvenile Fiscal Flycatcher decided to visit me a few times.Today I could actually take a photo.

30/01/2026

Why a Giraffe Doesn’t Faint When It Bends Down
A giraffe’s physiology is one of nature’s most impressive engineering feats.

To pump blood all the way up its long neck to the brain, a giraffe has an exceptionally powerful heart and extremely thick, elastic arteries that can withstand very high blood pressure. But that’s only part of the story.

Giraffes also possess a specialized system called the rete mirabile, often referred to as the “wonder net.” This dense network of blood vessels near the brain acts as a pressure regulator, preventing dangerous blood surges when the giraffe lowers its head to drink—and ensuring steady blood flow when it lifts its head back up.

Without this system, a giraffe would pass out every time it bent down. Instead, it stands tall—literally powered by one of the most advanced circulatory systems in the animal kingdom.

Nature doesn’t just adapt. It engineers.

17/01/2026

Arial view of Letaba rest Camp a few days go.vwry sad sight.

17/01/2026

Celebrating my 6th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

17/01/2026

31/12/2025

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎁✨
​Sending lots of love and holiday cheer to all of our amazing followers and customers today. Thank you for being part of our journey this year. We hope your day is merry and bright! 🌟🎄

15/12/2025

The Battle of Blood River, fought on December 16, 1838, was a pivotal moment in South African history. It pitted approximately 470 Voortrekkers, led by Andries Pretorius, against an estimated 15,000-21,000 Zulu warriors under King Dingane's commanders, Dambuza and Ndlela.
​The Voortrekkers formed a laager (a defensive wagon circle) and utilized their fi****ms to repel the Zulu attacks. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the Voortrekkers suffered no fatalities, with only a few injured. The Zulu forces, however, suffered an estimated 3,000 casualties. The Ncome River, where the battle took place, reportedly ran red with blood, giving the battle its name.
​The battle had significant consequences. It severely weakened the Zulu kingdom and opened up vast territories for Voortrekker settlement. It also led to the establishment of the Natalia Republic.
​Today, two monuments stand at the site of the battle near Dundee in KwaZulu-Natal. On the south bank of the Ncome River, the Blood River Heritage Site commemorates the Voortrekker victory with a laager of 64 bronze wagons.

13/12/2025

Some photos taken on a day trip to Pilanesberg National Park on 29 November 2025