The Week In Pictures #742
This past week carried a quiet intensity, the kind that rewards patience and presence in equal measure. From long track and finds that ended high in the branches of jackalberry …
This past week carried a quiet intensity, the kind that rewards patience and presence in equal measure. From long track and finds that ended high in the branches of jackalberry …
One cannot deny the value that the young Shingi Male has provided us with over the past two years in terms of some incredible sightings. Although sightings of him and …
It’s that time of year again when the reserve smells like fermenting fruit, and the elephants are losing their minds and their manners over marula trees. We started the morning …
There is still a lot of water around Londolozi! With all the excess water, it has made for some unreal photographic opportunities. The greenery, accompanied by epic sunrises and sunsets, …
The summer rains have transformed the Sabi Sands into what I can only describe as an emerald fortress. While the vibrant greenery signals a time of plenty for the herds, …
There are places that teach you what love means. Not the idea of it, but the living, breathing truth of it. Londolozi is one of those places. This is not a …
Although we no longer see the Mhangeni Pride frequently, as they have shifted their territory westwards following the death of their then dominant male, the Othawa Male and the arrival …
This week’s Virtual Safari is a gentle reminder that some stories in the bush unfold on their own terms — and that patience is often part of the privilege. Following …
With the landscape now glowing after some warm weather following the torrential downpour, everything feels alive and flourishing. Birds chirp constantly, insects buzz in the background, predators reclaim their territories, …
Just over a week ago, a few of us guides and trackers set out from Varty Camp with a shared sense of anticipation hanging in the air. A much-anticipated incoming …
It’s the end of January, and the honeymoon phase of the 2026 Birding Big Year is officially over. The initial adrenaline of New Year’s Day has been replaced by the …
Another week on safari, another reminder that the bush doesn’t always play along with the plan. This Virtual Safari marks our first proper venture back into the north since the …
We often touch on the weather in these introductory paragraphs of The Week in Pictures but the past week at Londolozi has been unlike any other I have experienced. With …
Some sightings stay with you long after they’ve ended. This was one of them. On the final afternoon drive of 2025, something unbelievable happened. Its always been my dream to …
So put your minds to rest about the recent, “What bird is this #32?” here is the answer. To those who got it right, well done! To the others, we …