How Does a Bird’s Vision Compare to a Human’s?
Humans are exceptional animals by any stretch of the imagination. Our special traits – from big brains to opposable thumbs – have given us great abilities and have allowed us …
Humans are exceptional animals by any stretch of the imagination. Our special traits – from big brains to opposable thumbs – have given us great abilities and have allowed us …
I’m looking forward to entering the peak of the rainy season, which brings a very special sound to the African bush. Shortly after the sun rises, the air will often …
“I would love to get into birds”, “It’s something I love but have never really gotten into it”. The famous words of not only people that come on safari but …
For many Londolozi guides, a bush walk will always hold a big place in our hearts. The simple act of walking allows us to connect with the bush on a …
Prior to being a Camp Manager at Founders, or a member of staff at Londolozi, I was only confident about knowing the difference between an ostrich and a chicken. That …
There are many moments in my guiding career that I will never forget – some of them big, like seeing a lioness carrying a cub for the first time, or …
It’s a very exciting time here at Londolozi, spring is just around the corner, and summer is following close on its heels. And that, ladies and gentlemen, means the migrants …
Before arriving at Londolozi I knew very little about birds. My previous bush experience usually entailed focusing on all the other animals and especially the Big 5. Whilst I will …
‘Twitching’: The obsessive world of extreme birdwatching My favourite time of day in camp is the afternoon. With guests out on a drive, this is often the time that the …
Along with the many reasons why so many of us love this time of year, one of the main reasons for me is that the landscaping around the camps consists …
When we think of migratory birds, one’s mind is automatically directed towards the birds that travel various distances, whether long or short, which are in search of preferable conditions. Sometimes …
For the majority of 2020, I wasn’t based here at Londolozi but rather back in my home town in Kwa Zulu-Natal. I had bought myself my first camera in December …
This past week started rather slow. The cold front that hit most of South Africa, leaving snow in some parts of the interior, stretched up into the Lowveld and brought …
One afternoon a few of us rangers went out to go and look for a large herd of buffalo that have been spending quite a lot of time in the …
When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence. Ansel Adams Game viewing has been at an all-time high over …