5 Fascinating and Unusual Facts about the African Elephant
The African Elephant, my favourite animal to see at Londolozi, and the largest land mammal on Earth, is a majestic creature that has captured the imagination of people worldwide. These …
The African Elephant, my favourite animal to see at Londolozi, and the largest land mammal on Earth, is a majestic creature that has captured the imagination of people worldwide. These …
Guests will often ask us guides what our favourite animals are: most certainly never an easy question to answer based on the incredible diversity, complexity and sheer beauty surrounding us. …
Now that we are in the latter winter months and the Summer rains are a forgotten spectacle last observed four or five months ago, water has become less of an …
One of the most magical experiences at Londolozi is sitting quietly in the bush and listening to the symphony of sounds around you. Among these, the deep rumbles and trumpeting …
The beautiful textures and details of an elephant’s protective layer are always fascinating to admire. Hidden beneath the surface, there is more than meets the eye with these gentle giants’ …
The mourning rituals of elephants have captured the attention of numerous biologists in the past. Elephants have been known to investigate old elephant carcasses, smelling the bones, moving them with …
While enjoying a sighting of the Ndzhenga Male Lions resting in the open, a gentle bit of drizzle started to fall. Being a long way from camp, we decided to …
At the end of last week, I spent some time with the Kambula Pride after they had just finished a zebra meal during a spell of light rain. The overcast, …
This week’s virtual safari starts off with a little update on the birding big year front as we flash through a number of the birds I have seen, I must …
A few days ago, I was sitting outside my room in the Londolozi village and heard an almighty trumpet of an elephant coming from close to the river. This is …
In the build-up to this year’s Valentine’s Day, we’ve had an extraordinary visitor to our little slice of paradise, one that I briefly touched on in TWIP 364. A very …
This afternoon’s adventure starts with us being side-tracked by a herd of elephants drinking in the Sand River, exactly where two male lions were supposed to be. We capitalise on …
As the sun began to rise, casting a warm, golden glow over the bush, Joy and I, accompanied by our eager guests, embarked on our morning game drive. Our mission …
Wow, this Virtual Safari was truly an extraordinary afternoon that will be stored in our memories. As we embarked from camp, we were immediately greeted by a magnificent elephant bull …
Throughout the remarkable journey of life on Earth, evolution has sculpted countless marvels, each bearing the signature of its own unique path. Among these wondrous creations, mammals stand as one …