An Ode to the Ornithologists
The sounds of the bush are rich with history. The sharp cry of a Wahlberg’s Eagle soaring overhead, the deep hoot of a Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl at night, and the bubbling …
The sounds of the bush are rich with history. The sharp cry of a Wahlberg’s Eagle soaring overhead, the deep hoot of a Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl at night, and the bubbling …
The African wilderness is a stage for one of nature’s oldest and most dramatic performances—the eternal struggle between predator and prey. Every step through the bush reveals clues about this …
As a field guide at Londolozi, I have the pleasure of welcoming and guiding visitors from around the globe through the beauty of the African bushveld. Many of these guests …
It’s not every day that you get to witness a predator-predator interaction quite like the sighting I’ll explain below. We were exploring a relatively open section of the reserve when …
The final moments of summer days slip away and the bush is beginning its quiet transformation. The air, once thick with heat, now carries a faint crispness in the early …
For weeks, we had been anticipating this moment. Ever since we first saw signs that the Xinzele Female had been spending time around Ximpalapala Koppie, we suspected she had cubs. …
I am always astounded by the changes that happen in the Bushveld, and nowhere is this more apparent than when returning from vacation. Within a matter of weeks, the landscape …
I’m sure I’m not the only one who is feeling like the start of this year has flown by – it’s hard to believe it’s April already! Reflecting on the …
Following on from last week’s Virtual Safari—where we left the Kambula Lioness with her four cubs feeding on a carcass in the den—we were curious to know what had unfolded …
April is the kindest month. The light softens, the air cools, and the bush breathes between seasons. April has arrived, and the bush is shifting into its autumn rhythm. The …
When we think of a visit to Londolozi, our minds often jump to the apex predators of the bush. The powerful lions, elusive leopards or the tireless wild dogs, but …
Vast, open grasslands stretched to the horizon, the golden glow of tall yellow grass swaying gently in the breeze. The sun hangs low in a blue sky mosaicked with clouds, …
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been noticing more warthogs than usual which has made me extremely happy as these tough animals have a charm to them like …
This week’s Virtual Safari brings us a morning of surprises, instinct, and new life. We start by spending time with the Xinkhova Female, who moves silently through the long grass, …
As we transition from the warmth of summer into the crisp embrace of autumn, the landscape around us is transforming in subtle yet spectacular ways. The sun, now lower in …