The First Summer Rains at Londolozi
Across everyone’s lips for the last few months has been the talk of drought. Along with that, the shaking of heads at the dry expanse that greets you as you …
Across everyone’s lips for the last few months has been the talk of drought. Along with that, the shaking of heads at the dry expanse that greets you as you …
As the early morning temperatures are rapidly warming up, winter firmly behind us, the slimmer of the rangers such as myself are now able to comfortably slip back into short …
The bush has developed its marvellous shades of green again as we firmly find ourselves in the summer. With the first rains, thunderstorms on the horizon, and waterholes brimming, the …
Spring has sprung here at Londolozi. We have had our first rains; frogs are crocking away; the odd tortoise has been seen and temperatures are rising. Although these are all …
Within the space of about ten days, the landscape at Londolozi transformed from dust and yellow grass to a myriad of mud wallows and bright green leaves and vibrance. Along …
The movements of Londolozi’s lion prides are usually dictated by either the season or the resident male population. Lionesses might be hiding their cubs from an invading male coalition, or …
The first Wahlberg’s Eagle sighting at the end winter tells us that the season is drawing to a close. Although usually the first migrants to get here, this year they …
The first rains are now a distant memory but the rejuvenation is unmistakable. Green as far as the eye can see, rich nutrients freely available, a far cry from the …
The Tutlwa female has for many years been considered one of the great leopard beauties to frequent Londolozi. A relaxed yet secretive female, she is mostly found in the Sand …
I write this while sitting in Cape Town on leave, about as far away from Londolozi as you can get in South Africa. It has been nice to put the …
The Week In Pictures presents a journal of wildlife photographs celebrating the diversity of life and beauty surrounding us at the beautiful Londolozi Game Reserve. As we reflect on the …
A palpable sense of anticipation has been in the air these last few weeks as the first low rumble of distant thunder and the darkening clouds on the horizon finally …
As a ranger, I often encourage guests to use all of their senses whilst on safari. Not only is it important to admire the beauty of the bushveld through one’s …
The recent rains at Londolozi have provided much needed respite from the dry season. As the rain nourishes the earth, the trees draw that moisture up through their roots and …
The impala breeding season, known as the rut, is that time of year when impala rams are flooded with testosterone; that time of the year when all their attention is …