Birding Big Year 2026- January Summed Up!
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 The initial adrenaline of New Year’s Day has been replaced by the …
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 The initial adrenaline of New Year’s Day has been replaced by the …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 …
After days of rain, there’s nothing quite like seeing the sun break through again. The bush feels lighter, fresher, and full of possibility. This week’s Virtual Safari reflects that feeling …
After a week of unprecedented and highly unusual rain followed by moody, dramatic skies, it’s safe to say the landscape has been buzzing with wildlife. With all the moisture lingering …
It is now the 20th of January. For most, the initial burst of New Year’s energy has started to wane, replaced by the mundane reality of the working year. But …
This week at Londolozi, we got a blunt reminder of who’s actually in charge out here. A massive weather system off the Mozambique coast has essentially rewritten the map, bringing …
The bush is alive and well. Recent further rainfall has transformed the landscape and with water comes life. Many of the images in this selection are from before the major …
The bush has a way of keeping you humble. You can head out with a plan and a mission, but the “machinations” of the wilderness always have the final say. …
And just like that, another week in the Londolozi wilderness has come and gone, more than a week into the year 2026. Time has a strange way of accelerating out …
Do hyenas hunt more than we give them credit for? The short answer is yes. There is no denying that hyenas are excellent scavengers, and in an ecosystem where they …
As we gathered beneath the lantern-lit canopy, the air was thick with warmth and a sense of belonging. The design spoke in layers rather than statements. Inky green, black, and …
In the bush, we often fall into the trap of looking for the “perfect” moment—the pristine lion on a rock or the elephant silhouette against a sunset. But if you …