John Varty, or JV as he is affectionately known, is the Co-Founder of Londolozi Game Reserve as well as an esteemed wildlife filmmaker who has dedicated his life to the conservation of big cats. Working through his archives over the last 6 months has been an astonishing journey with some of the most extraordinary footage of African wildlife that I have ever encountered.
In this clip below, JV explains how he managed to film one of the most definitive leopard hunts ever caught on camera. Despite the advent of HD, 3D and 4K digital technology, this clip proves that the natural world will always prove timeless in the face of a changing world. Enjoy…
Filmed by: John Varty
Wow, what an amazing sighting. Mr. Varty was one of a kind and is sorely missed.
Thank you for sharing this awesome video with all of us.
Hi JV and Rich,
You are absolutely right…incredible footage. I was very honored to have worked with JV at this time of his career and to witness all this footage. I am so pleased that you are exposing it again for everyone to see.
Di Riddel, Post production Supervisor and Neg matcher, Neg Matching facilities.
Extraordinary! Being old enough to remember “old” filming, watching a kill anytime is a breathtaking experience. Thank you for sharing John!
That’s the movie for Manana, the female leopard. John Varty was filmed all her life, 17 years…Amazing leopard and relationship betwen her and Mr Varty !!!!!!!!!
Awesomely cool!
We have had numerous questions about JV’s wellbeing after his tiger attack early in 2012. JV has made a good recovery and is doing very well. Thank you for your concern and interest.