When The First Drop Falls: A Bushveld Chain Reaction
As we all know, spring is upon us and with spring arriving, it brings many changes to the African bush. In a recent blog, Patrick Grealy touches on a few …
As we all know, spring is upon us and with spring arriving, it brings many changes to the African bush. In a recent blog, Patrick Grealy touches on a few …
This week’s Virtual Safari is a leopard-lover’s dream. We begin by following the Three Rivers Female, her contact calls echoing softly through the bush. Our first thought is that she’s …
Wow! What a week. This week, the leopards of Londolozi were not shy of the cameras. The ever more photogenic Nkoveni Young Male was seen on more than one occasion, …
In the quiet corner of the African bush, a young woman arrived in 2018 with nothing more than a dream and a heart that beats to the rhythm of the …
On one of the coldest mornings this winter, we found the Ntsevu Pride, faces still bloody but clearly still on the hunt. As they searched for their next meal, a …
Another wonderful week of sightings! Following on from the latest updates on the Virtual Safaris, we’ve had several exciting sightings of the Gijima Males as well as the Talamati and …
I need to start this blog off with a little mention of a former Londolozi Ranger. Many of you will agree that as we go through life, there are a …
Just over two months ago, the Ximungwe Female leopard appeared to be in serious trouble. An injury to her front left leg had rendered it virtually unusable, and she was …
This week’s Virtual Safari takes us deep into the unpredictable world of the Ximungwe Female and her cub. What begins as a tense sighting quickly unfolds into one of resilience …
The winter months are a fantastic time to view these iconic cats, and I’m excited to share some of my favourite moments from recent game drives around Londolozi Game Reserve. …
There are moments in the bush that whisper change before they become the new normal. Over the past few weeks, such whispers have begun to echo as the arrival of …
The winter chill is now beginning to wane at Londolozi; the cold air bites at first light, our breath visible in front of us as we wait in anticipation for …
There comes a moment in every young leopard’s life when the protection of their mother starts to fade, and they begin to face the wilderness by themselves. In a young …
Life Sibuyi, my tracker, often reminds me, “You can hear far further than you can see.” At first, it felt like one of those throwaway sayings, but I quickly realised …
As the days become slightly longer and the sun rises somewhat earlier, we approach the end of our dry season. The start of August is when the wind picks up …