Two Leopards and the Warthog Piglet
During training we were taught to stop and switch off the engine as much as possible, whether it was for tiny insects, birds or even just a scenic view of …
During training we were taught to stop and switch off the engine as much as possible, whether it was for tiny insects, birds or even just a scenic view of …
Being a part of the Londolozi studio means that I am constantly immersed in photography, assisting guests with any photographic query they might have. Helping with photo editing, canvas printing, …
Its no secret that luck plays a significant role in what you see on safari. It was no different this afternoon. We set out from camp in cool, overcast conditions …
Those of you familiar with the Leopards of Londolozi will know that we ascribe a name to each individual upon their becoming an adult. An ‘adult’ leopard, at least for …
In my previous blog post I wrote about the impending decline of the Inyathini male’s dominance at Londolozi. Part of this decline is due to younger males rising up and …
The leopard dynamics are in a constant state of flux at Londolozi. Given that the perimeters of the reserve are un-fenced and open to a vast tract of wilderness stretching …
Over the past week I have been fortunate enough to guide a family where we could sit in sightings for extended periods of time, discussing each others photographs and what …
The Nkoveni young female had hoisted an impala ewe into a Marula and had been feeding on it for two days. She was very well-fed as a result, so when …
The rain last week might have dampened the reserve, but it in no way dampened spirits or the wildlife sightings. On the first proper rainy day, the Ximungwe female was …
It’s probably time to face facts. It’s been a couple of weeks since the Anderson male was last seen, and in the last sighting of him he was clearly not …
A couple of weeks ago we ran the first of long-standing Londolozi guest and friend Graham Wood’s photo journals. We’ve been keeping everyone waiting for his second batch of pictures, …
Recently we were treated to an amazing display of acrobatics by the Nkoveni young female as she successfully hunted a vervet monkey way up in the branches of a Tamboti …
The Leopards of Londolozi are more than just a favourite part of the Big Five: they’re part of the fabric of daily life both in and out of camp. Sit …
The far southern reaches of Londolozi are exciting to explore, mainly because they aren’t driven consistently. The south-eastern sector is particularly thick, and to be honest, actively tracking leopards down …
One of the perks of being a trainee ranger is that in the latter stages of the training period you get the opportunity to go on game drives with qualified …