World Rhino Day: Safe Havens
At the root of the rhino crisis is the myth that rhino horn contains curative properties. World Rhino Day highlights efforts to debunk the myths and diminish the demand for …
At the root of the rhino crisis is the myth that rhino horn contains curative properties. World Rhino Day highlights efforts to debunk the myths and diminish the demand for …
Even though the beginning of the month heralded in the first day of spring in the southern hemisphere, the last week has felt far more like summer (except for a …
Editor’s Note: The following sighting was from a few weeks ago, before the mother cheetah had lost the use of her right eye. The first hour after sunrise and the …
It’s that time of year again, when birds chirp a little sweeter and when previously, ordinary looking plants now beam with pride showing off their floral array. If you’re in …
The bush never gets stale thankfully, although I’m not going to ram home the cliché that every day is different, as it should be patently obvious to most. The way …
The lonely roars of the Tsalala lioness have been emanating from the Sand River a lot recently. I use “lonely” in the acceptance that it is a human construct, and …
Having already raised two offspring to independence (Nkoveni and Ximungwe females), the Mashaba female cannot be said to be an unsuccessful mother. Two or more cubs raised over a lifetime …
It’s hot out here at the moment. As we enter into spring, temperatures are averaging in the mid 30s Celcius (mid 90s Fahrenheit). These conditions are being warmly welcomed by …
First things first: the mystery bird in our first challenge was a Wood Sandpiper. Congratulations to who everyone who answered correctly. The pictures below give a comparison between the Wood …
Once-in-a-lifetime sightings are a common theme here at Londolozi Game Reserve, as contradictory as that might sound. Being in the right place at the right time is one thing but …
Probably my earliest memory of photographic instruction was, “Don’t shoot into the sun!”. Now while this is a handy tip when getting started, especially if good, direct light on your …
The female cheetah and her two cubs are back on Londolozi but the mother has sustained an injury to her right eye. Although things don’t look too promising for this …
Birding is a huge component of a wilderness experience, or at least it should be. With almost 350 bird species having been recorded at Londolozi, it’s safe to say that …
As they so often do, this sighting began with impalas alarming in the distance. Ranger Sean Zeederberg and I were the closest, and between us managed to identify the rough …
Spring has sprung! Knobthorn trees are in full bloom and their sweet smell drifts through the air in pockets. Giraffes and vervet monkeys have been maximizing their intake of the …