When Taylor’s Dam Held Its Breath
Taylor’s Dam sits close enough to camp that you can hear it from the deck on a still evening. It is not a place I have ever associated with buffalo. …
Taylor’s Dam sits close enough to camp that you can hear it from the deck on a still evening. It is not a place I have ever associated with buffalo. …
Sometimes a message comes through, and before you have even finished reading it, there is already a sinking feeling telling you it is not going to be good. You read …
For the past year, cheetah sightings in this area have been few and far between. In that time, most of our encounters have been with the resident male, while the …
You might have seen some of these photos in my recent blog, but I thought it would be fitting to share the story behind them. Early one morning, Tracker Trevor …
There is something about a large crocodile that captures your attention every single time. A couple of mornings ago, while exploring the banks of the Sand River, I witnessed one …
It has been a summer of abundance. The rains came early, came hard, and kept coming, turning the reserve into something almost unrecognisable to those who only know it dry …
The first week of May is usually my favourite week each year – and this week has once again proved my point. The grass is still long and green, fed …
Over the past few weeks, there had been a growing sense of anticipation around the Ximungwe Female. We knew she had denned, we knew she had two cubs, and we …
When you spend enough time in the bush, you begin to read the landscape like pages in a book. Small details become stories. A rhythm starts to emerge. And right …
The Shingi Male Leopard is now just over two years old. Born in January 2024 to the Nkoveni Female, he is at the age where we expect to see his …
Over the past few days, some exciting news has begun to circulate around the Londolozi team. A recent video revealed that the Xinkhova Female was clearly heavily pregnant, which, if …
Whether you arrive by plane or travel along the road to Londolozi, you’re welcomed with genuine warmth and smiles. After a delicious lunch and a refreshing drink, you have a …
There are certain iconic pictures that every guide at Londolozi would like to have the opportunity to take at some stage during their time here. Mating leopards, a cub carry, …
There is a particular magic to the bush at the turn of autumn. Although the grass is still long, thick and green from the summer rains, it’s just beginning to …
There are certain trees that feel less like plants and more like landmarks in time. A while ago, we were exploring the northern reaches of the reserve, following the Manyeleti …