The Lifeblood of Londolozi
It’s hot out here at the moment. As we enter into spring, temperatures are averaging in the mid 30s Celcius (mid 90s Fahrenheit). These conditions are being warmly welcomed by …
It’s hot out here at the moment. As we enter into spring, temperatures are averaging in the mid 30s Celcius (mid 90s Fahrenheit). These conditions are being warmly welcomed by …
Spring has sprung! Knobthorn trees are in full bloom and their sweet smell drifts through the air in pockets. Giraffes and vervet monkeys have been maximizing their intake of the …
If you have ever experienced the tranquility of drifting along with the current on one of Africa’s majestic waterways from the Limpopo north, soaking up the birdlife and the lushness …
A few days ago I spent an hour at the Causeway. For those of you unaware of what the Causeway is, it is a concrete structure built across the Sand …
The past six weeks have seen some of the best leopard viewing I have experienced in my seven-year guiding career. Winter is my favourite time of the year, as we …
We had a plan: to drive the Manyelethi River in the north, to enjoy the breath-taking views, riverine vegetation and biodiversity, with the ultimate hope of finding a leopard. Silence …
The first Wahlberg’s Eagle sighting at the end winter tells us that the season is drawing to a close. Although usually the first migrants to get here, this year they …
For most, the weekend officially begins on a Friday. At Londolozi there are no weekends. There are no Sunday blues or the rush of the Monday madness. Every day is …
The journey one takes in becoming a guide at Londolozi is an incredibly special one. There are life-long friendships formed along the way, with people who have the same interests and …
“I believe of all natural things he hated only the wild dogs for their ruthless ways with weaker animals.” Laurens van der Post – The Lost World of the Kalahari …
Witnessing something packed with action, that’s jaw dropping and puts you on the edge of your seat while out on safari doesn’t happen quite as often as pictures might convey. …
Leopards will always be one of the most sought-after animals here, for guests, rangers and trackers alike. Their beautiful rosettes blended into the changing vegetation, dappled light whether it be …
I must admit, getting out of bed here in winter can be a real challenge. However, stepping outside into the icy air is always worth it when the sound of …
World Ocean Day is coming up. It takes place every year on the 8th June and is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. Together with Relais …
Wildebeest baffle me. Well, I think they baffle themselves a lot of the time as well, as they aren’t particularly renowned for their intelligence. Often referred to as the clowns …