“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust
Amy Attenborough has been guiding for five years and has recently started the training programme at Londolozi.
Amy writes:
“The area that we are lucky enough to live and work in is an incredibly wild place no matter how long you have been guiding in it, however getting to explore Londolozi over the last few weeks with fresh eyes has been a great adventure for me. From new landscapes to new animals, I have had a fabulous time discovering what this wilderness has to offer. Here are a few of my favourite photographs from this time.”
A spotted hyena picks up a scent on the early morning breeze.
A slender mongoose darts across the Sand River.
A saddle billed Stork fishes for its dinner.
The Dudley riverbank young female enjoying the remains of her young impala ram kill.
A fire in the west helps to create a dramatic sunset.
The Dudley riverbank young female choosing a slightly more awkward angle.
A marabou stork inspects us from atop its look out spot.
Some of the larger beasts on Londolozi mingle for the afternoon.
Summer storm clouds provide some very dramatic light to capture this buffalo skull in.
The Tutlwa young male looks out for his mother. Despite not spending much time with her anymore, he couldn’t resist the urge to try share some of her recently caught bushbuck.
A very young elephant, still weak and wobbly, uses its mother’s bulk to shield it from any danger.
The Dudley riverbank young female resting high up in a marula tree. It always amazes me how comfortable a leopard can make a branch look.
Written and Photographed by Amy Attenborough
Can you help us choose a favourite? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.
Great images Amy. Love the summer storm clouds with the buffalo skull.
Lovely. Have to say my favourite is the marabou stork.
Thanks Kate. The marabou is my favourite as well.
Beautiful photographs Amy! I especially like the Dudley riverbank young female choosing a more awkward angle…the eye contact is fantastic! They are all really wonderful though.
So hard to pick! Such professional quality photos and not bad subjects! My first choice would be the last one shown here where the leopard is looking ready to fall asleep resting in the branches… I love the awkward one too!! Beautifully taken photos!!
These are lovely Amy! That “awkward” angle girl is begging you to join her on her “comfy” perch 🙂 Have a wonderful week in your paradise
The shots of DRB young female in the tree are terrific (so nice to see her again). I like the buffalo skull and the scampering mongoose. Thanks for sharing your photos Amy!
Thanks Brian. When was the last time you saw the DRB young female?
Before your post- the last photos of DRB young female that I saw were in May. I had not heard news of her since. I hope she is establishing a territory and finding a home somewhere. You are so lucky to be immersed in a place with so much wonderful wildlife.
Love the black and white leopard. Great photographs Amy
Amazing photography. Would just love to be able to pay another visit to wonderful Londolozi.
Thanks so much Rita. We hope to see you back here again soon too.
I also really like the black and white leopard – thanks for sharing Amy.
Amazing pictures Amy, loved the Maribou!
Loved your pic of the sAddle billed Amy