The Tough Life Of A Mother Leopard- Virtual Safari #216
This week, we are met with heartache as we mourn the loss of both of the Ximungwe Female’s cubs. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty. It began …
This week, we are met with heartache as we mourn the loss of both of the Ximungwe Female’s cubs. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty. It began …
Autumn in the Lowveld, it doesn’t get much better! April is my favourite time of year on the reserve; the temperatures have started to cool down, the sunrises and sunsets …
It started out like every other morning at Londolozi – sipping on the perfectly brewed cup of coffee on Varty Camp’s deck, overlooking the Sand River. The early twilight fills …
A recent goal of mine has been to improve my tracking, and there is simply no better person to learn from than my companion and tracker, Ray Mabilane. Blessed with …
What makes this time of year so appealing to so many? Well, a few things are at play. The warm summer temperatures have dropped to a point that in the …
As we all know, a leopard mother raising cubs in the wild faces an incredibly challenging task. With high competition from other female leopards vying for their own territory, the …
As we find ourselves in the middle of autumn, the unmistakable whisper of seasonal transition hangs in the air. The days of the warm summer heat are fewer and further …
Our recent visit to Londolozi marked our 16th trio, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. Among the highlights, one family stood out- The Mashaba Female, her daughters the Nkoveni …
As the seasons were shifting, the bushveld had begun transforming with the undertones of brown and grey setting the stage for winter to take over. However, the arrival of late …
Londolozi is synonymous with leopards, a safe haven where these elusive predators roam freely. For more than half a century, we have been continuously building and reinforcing this relationship with …
Every day we head out into the bush a new adventure awaits but further to this there are hidden treasures to be found. I like to use the analogy that …
Following on from the recent blog where we had to finally accept the fact that the Plaque Rock Female had lost her cubs, I spent the afternoon with her as …
This week we enter my favourite month of the year, and the sightings have not disappointed me. With a recent stint of some quality good rain, the fauna that was …
A recent bout of rain that passed through the reserve got me thinking about the behavioural differences among various species, as well as whether certain animals can detect the influx …
The Ntomi Male is still doing well and recently provided us with an incredible afternoon’s sighting… It was my first game drive with a new set of guests (a combination …