When Lions Change Sides: The Uncertain Future of the Msuthlu Pride
There are certain lion prides that become part of the story of a reserve. Over time, you get to know their movements, and you find yourself invested in where their …
There are certain lion prides that become part of the story of a reserve. Over time, you get to know their movements, and you find yourself invested in where their …
There is a particular kind of obsession that takes hold of people who spend time with leopards at Londolozi. Rangers who have been here for decades will still sit in …
This week, I could hardly contain my excitement; it started with some news from the north that had us all a little excited. A brief sighting of a female leopard …
I recently had an incredible sighting of a Martial Eagle in the northern parts of the reserve. It was peacefully perched on a dead tree, unwavering and looking magnificent. For …
The lions have certainly been keeping us busy this week, while the leopards have continued to keep us honest. Leopard viewing can be incredibly rewarding, but they can also be …
There is something particularly special about watching a litter of lion cubs grow up in the wild. Each time we see them, even if it has been weeks since the …
Let me set the scene. Two leopards. Dense thicket. The female crouched low, the male mounting, biting down on the nape of her neck. Ten seconds of snarling, growling chaos. …
There are some mornings in the bush where, no matter how many game drives you have been on, you return to camp wondering how it all possibly unfolded. This was …
Every now and again, the bush gives you a reason to pause and appreciate just how remarkable these animals are. The arrival of two tiny leopard cubs from one of …
This Week in Pictures features an incredible variety of wildlife sightings from across Londolozi, with lions taking centre stage. The N’waswitshaka Males from the south, the Ntsevu Pride and the …
When I wrote an update on the Ndzanzeni Female earlier this year, there was still a quiet optimism that she would once again emerge from the thickets of the Deep …
It seems after my recent blog “Who will my Fiftieth leopard at Londolozi be?” there have been a few newcomers, and so now, with much anticipation, I await to see …
This week it felt like the bush had its own sense of humour. And I was on the receiving end of most of it, but of course this is just …
Winter in the bush has a way of slowing down time just enough for you to take it all in. The crisp morning air, the golden low-angled light framing wide …
The Msuthlu Pride has been one of the most-viewed prides of lions at Londolozi in recent times, most often being seen in the south-eastern parts of the reserve. However, over …