New Leopard on Londolozi: The Piccadilly Female
Many of you will remember the late Xidulu female, who was killed earlier this year by the two Avoca male lions. We discussed the survival chances of the two offspring …
Many of you will remember the late Xidulu female, who was killed earlier this year by the two Avoca male lions. We discussed the survival chances of the two offspring …
I’ve written a lot of stories during my time here but I’ve never been more stumped with what to say than with this one. How do you write a final story …
Throughout my career as a guide, I have often wondered if the day would come when I would get to see a lioness pick up a new born cub and …
I had joined my guests on the Varty Camp deck for tea to discuss what they were most interested in seeing that afternoon. One of them mentioned that we had …
“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy” – Ernest Hemingway Hemingway’s quote is particularly relevant during this season. Intermittent, localized rains …
In nature we see many similar looking species living in close proximity to one another yet they remain as separate species. Would cross-breeding ever be possible? Looking around camp one …
No we’re not having a competition to see who can come up with the most obscure title for a post. I was having coffee with a friend recently and were …
At 15.45 sharp Don pulled up in the Land Rover into a parking spot in front of the top office. He was taking us on a bush walk. It is …
Various animal species from leopards, lions and zebras to penguins, manta rays and whale sharks, have individually unique spot patterns or natural markings which are useful in identifying individuals within …
Smell is the most evocative of the 5 senses. The olfactory pathways along which scent travels are connected directly to the limbic system, which is the area of the brain …
There’s no better way to start your day in summer than waking up to the dawn chorus in the African bush. The chirp of birds, fresh floral and aromatic smells …
The first Week in Pictures for 2018… What a treat! The infamous New Years Eve party was a good attempt at keeping some of us from getting up early, but …
If you work as a guide for long enough in a Big 5 area, you’re going to get a fright or two. Some of these may just be gentle reminders …
Being my favourite animal, if there is any chance of wild dogs being found on the reserve, I am often the first to be out looking for them. However, I …
When deciding on what camera body to use or purchase, the debate of a full frame or crop sensor is a common one. Know that there is not really a …