This is the last official day of winter before spring takes over and presents us with a whole new way of looking at the bush. We cannot wait to see the changes and first sprouts of green as the landscape transforms over the next few months… But, before we move to spring, let’s take a look at some of our photographic highlights that showcase some of the thrilling action that’s taken place…
As you’ll see below we’ve had many big cat sightings as well as the pleasure of welcoming two new additions to the greater leopard family of Londolozi. Read James Tyrrell’s photographic journal of his favourite moments spent in the company of the Mashaba female and her cubs. Don Heyneke shared his wonderful experience of spending 14-days in the company of a National Geographic photographer. One of the sightings that they came across was of a honey badger included in our selection below – read about his incredible sighting of this fearless creature that lives amongst us, yet is rarely seen.
The wild dogs made their way onto Londolozi once again but never for very long… we even managed to enjoy a few sightings of their young pups, before they moved off.
We’ve had a great month and look forward to what awaits us in spring… We will hopefully have many more wonderful stories and sightings to share with you.
Enjoy our roundup of our 10 favourites.
The sun sets on another day. Photograph by Don Heyneke.
Golden afternoon light illuminates a cheetah as it strides through crisp winter grass. Photograph by Simon Smit
A herd of elephants playfully spurt water and quench their thirst. Photograph by Sean Cresswell
The defiant stare of the Piva male. Photograph by Don Heyneke
Apricot hues showoff the magic of the bush and its most majestic animals. Photograph by Amanda Ritchie
The night sky, forever changing and always captivating. Photograph by Simon Smit
One of the lesser-seen animals of Londolozi takes a break before continuing to forage in a rare day-time encounter that lasted for 30 minutes. Photograph by Don Heyneke
The wild dogs trot back to their young pups after making a successful kill – their white tails conspicuous in the otherwise dusty browns of their surrounds. Photograph by Callum Gowar
The feel of the bush, this image captures the feeling of driving along the roads of Londolozi and the scenery that you encounter along the way. Photograph by Amanda Ritchie
The young cubs of the Mashaba female are the latest additions to the leopard family of Londolozi. The Mashaba female and her cubs have provided some incredible moments for those who have been fortunate enough to see them. Photograph by Simon Smit
Photo selection compiled by: Kate Collins, Londolozi Blog Editor
Photographs by: Simon Smit, Amanda Ritchie, Sean Cresswell, Callum Gowar and Don Heyneke.
Stunning images this month.
Thank you Marinda,
Always so lovely to hear from you. I hope all is well in White River. I hope to see you soon again.
Super photos, great capture of the light in the Cheetah photo
A great shot indeed, brilliant light. Thank you Ian.
Thank you for the news of Londolozi. Great photos , they take me right to Africa!
Have a good Spring,
Jeanie
Thank you for the Great Photos, they take me right to Africa.
So pleased Jean. I hope you will be returning soon?
Beautiful Kate! I could do with another 20, but will look at your other blogs of this month!
Thanks Wendy. Perhaps we will run a bumper month and include our top 20… the more the merrier
Great choice of images Kate — all really stunning! I love the little Mashaba cub…so sweet, and Amanda’s beautiful capture of Londolozi, but these are all really exceptional pictures. I can’t wait to see what September brings!
Thank you Jill
I am very excited to see what lies ahead. I hope you are well.
Awesome set of images thanks for posting Kate. What a month it was!
Thank you Rich, it was a wonderful month… Looking forward to spring at Londolozi
Leopard apricot colors by Amanda stunning and the Mashaba Cub by Simon LOVE!!
Thanks so much, Irene!
Thank you Irene, great choices! See you soon. I can’t believe your trip is only a few days away.
Absolutely great! These pictures are stunning. The Elephant is a beautiful shot, moeilik om te busluit watter is die mooiste.
Thank you Harry, so pleased you enjoyed the selection. Stay tuned for our next blog, coming soon.