Creatures of the Night Nocturnal Safaris
Oase is situated in the heart of the South Africa Lowveld. A region characterized by its diverse landscapes, ranging from open savannas to dense woodlands, an array of fascinating wildlife thrives.
In the 1950's Oase was used as a cattle farm, however the land around the area wasn't well suited to cattle. The sandy and rocky soils made it difficult to grow food for livestock and with the constant threat from predators, farmers soon abandoned their farms and sold off the land. From the 1970's through to 2020, the property was mostly left vacant with the then owners only occasionally using it for camping and hunting.
Over this period the land naturally recovered from its previous life as a cattle farm and became a pristine example of the Lowveld, which is today inhabited with many of the original flora and fauna that used to be found in the area.
Guests at Oase are free to safely explore the entire 530ha property during the day, either on foot or biking on our many trails.
Nocturnals
Nocturnal creatures like the porcupine and aardvark contribute to the ecological balance of the Lowveld. Porcupines, covered in sharp quills, forage for food in the darkness, while aardvarks, with their long snouts and large ears, emerge at night to feed on ants and termites.
The African wild cat, resembling domestic cats but larger, and the genet, a small carnivore with a spotted coat, are skilled hunters adapted to the region's varied habitats.
Galagos, or bushbabies, with their large eyes and long tails, are well-adapted to the Lowveld's nocturnal environment, leaping through trees in search of insects and fruits.
Oase has a very healthy population of all of these animal's and are regularly seen.
Other nocturnals
The honey badger, known for its toughness and fearlessness, is a stocky mammal that navigates the Lowveld's varied landscapes with resilience. Servals, medium-sized wild cats with slender bodies and large ears, are skilled hunters, particularly in the grassy habitats of the region.
Genets navigate the trees, contributing to the diverse canopy life, while civets, with their distinctive markings, forage on the ground.