Virtual Safari: The Week in Video #29
A whole spectrum of wildlife was encountered this week, with probably the most intense sighting being the Ntsevu pride stealing a kill from a young female leopard. As we head …
A whole spectrum of wildlife was encountered this week, with probably the most intense sighting being the Ntsevu pride stealing a kill from a young female leopard. As we head …
The rain came in full force last night with a good 20mm soaking the reserve. This is nowhere near what we can get in one downpour, but it certainly gives us …
A couple of months ago rangers Greg Pingo and Pete Thorpe made the wonderful discovery of an ostrich nest in the grasslands. It was a find completely by chance, as …
When birds bathe in water or cover themselves in dust they are actively maintaining their plumage. In well-watered areas bathing is most common, but during winter when things are a …
Although Londolozi will be re-opening its doors to guests this week, don’t worry, the Virtual Safaris we’ve been conducting during lockdown will continue unabated. This week’s highlights include a crazy …
First up, the answer to this week’s Mystery Bird Challenge: it was none other than a Crowned Eagle. This was the first one I’ve seen at Londolozi in 10 years …
Winter is not the best time for hippo bulls; lower water levels as we reach the end of the dry season means fiercer and fiercer clashes for territory, some of …
A new litter of wild dog pups is viewed on Londolozi; 11 in total (more on this story next week)! We have a serious scare at the den of the …
I say “Second, first view of wild dog puppies“ as back in May we were treated to some incredible views of Londolozi’s first wild dog den in a decade. It’s been …
October 1st will mark the day that South Africa starts opening up its borders for the first time since March. It is also the day Londolozi will welcome back its …
We go off the beaten track this week; into tree trunk interiors, down onto our stomachs to get eye-level with hippos and right under an elephant’s nose. Revisiting and old …
“Growth happens in adversity. When you come out of your comfort zone, you tend to discover new facets to your creativity and talent. Troubles don’t always break you; they make …
A lot has happened in 2020. The world kind of got turned on its head, and people’s attention was necessarily on global events rather than the quiet demise of a …
The world’s largest land mammal is an impressive creature. Its sheer size and accompanying strength will hold anyone in awe, yet as with so many creatures, it is the finer …
Getting down to eye-level is what can really bring a photo to life. With lions, leopards and other things that can bite, scratch, gore, trample, and really make that idea …