Tales of Mbona
Sonja Wood
“Mbona is a Zulu word meaning ‘I see’.
Mbona Private Nature Reserve is a glorious slice of paradise nestled in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, South Africa, which I have the privilege to call home.
These stories, which were gathered over many years of living on Mbona, were originally intended to be a podcast, but then I decided to compile them into this audiobook.
Herein I share moments, experiences, events, and memories. I’m sure those who know Mbona will relate to much that is shared here, but whether you know Mbona or not, I do hope that you will be inspired to adventure and make your own treasured memories.
Happy listening, happy memory making.”
– Sonja Wood
Duration - 3h 20m.
Author - Sonja Wood.
Narrator - Sonja Wood.
Published Date - Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Location:
United States
Description:
“Mbona is a Zulu word meaning ‘I see’. Mbona Private Nature Reserve is a glorious slice of paradise nestled in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, South Africa, which I have the privilege to call home. These stories, which were gathered over many years of living on Mbona, were originally intended to be a podcast, but then I decided to compile them into this audiobook. Herein I share moments, experiences, events, and memories. I’m sure those who know Mbona will relate to much that is shared here, but whether you know Mbona or not, I do hope that you will be inspired to adventure and make your own treasured memories. Happy listening, happy memory making.” – Sonja Wood Duration - 3h 20m. Author - Sonja Wood. Narrator - Sonja Wood. Published Date - Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:07
Introduction
Duration:00:01:04
Chapter 1: Discovery
Duration:00:09:20
Chapter 2: Our First Visit
Duration:00:02:36
Chapter 3: Mist
Duration:00:13:43
Chapter 4: Wind
Duration:00:05:54
Chapter 5: Snow
Duration:00:11:55
Chapter 6: Fishing
Duration:00:15:13
Chapter 7: Dinners
Duration:00:11:17
Chapter 8: Local Guests
Duration:00:09:39
Chapter 9: City Guests
Duration:00:10:36
Chapter 10: International Guests
Duration:00:14:32
Chapter 11: Fish Eagles
Duration:00:05:08
Chapter 12: Aviation
Duration:00:05:21
Chapter 13: Mbona Walks
Duration:00:09:29
Chapter 14: Our Own Creation Mbona Walks
Duration:00:06:14
Chapter 15: Stargazing
Duration:00:06:26
Chapter 16: The Blesbok Brain
Duration:00:04:54
Chapter 17: The Puff Adder
Duration:00:08:49
Chapter 18: Monkeys
Duration:00:12:47
Chapter 19: Wildlife Intruders
Duration:00:08:04
Chapter 20: Zak the Zebra
Duration:00:13:06
Chapter 21: Vegetable Gardens
Duration:00:08:50
Chapter 22: Roses
Duration:00:05:32
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:16