The Week In Pictures #191
As half the year has flown by I find myself reflecting on what an incredible few months we have had so far. I remember the beginning of the year and discussing the …
As half the year has flown by I find myself reflecting on what an incredible few months we have had so far. I remember the beginning of the year and discussing the …
Many guests’ initial leopard requests are for the large, regal males such as the likes of the Camp Pan male, who have dominated this area for years. It is little wonder as males …
One of the most exciting parts of embarking on a game drive with a new set of guests is staring out over the savanna and feeling the immense sense of …
My first week back at Londolozi after some time in the concrete jungle always fills me with a feeling of appreciation and once again is a reminder of how lucky …
The beautiful Mashaba female is one of the more frequently seen female leopards at Londolozi. A descendant of an almost royal lineage, with a very relaxed temperament, she often allows …
Heading out on our first early-morning game drive led by Don and Lucky, my wife Kristen and I recalled Don’s reminder that nothing is promised in the bush and that, …
Over the past few months we have been allowed a look into the very secretive and special relationship that exists between a female leopard and her cub. Much to the …
It has been a difficult year for the female leopards of Londolozi. With the new blood in the form of the Piva, Robson’s and newly-named Nyamakunze males setting up shop in …
One of the greatest gifts of childhood is its inherent innocence. Peter Matthiessen once wrote, “the child was not observing, he was at rest in the very center of the …
There’s just something extra special about leopards, isn’t there? They seem so mysterious, perhaps because they’re loners, coming and going quietly and unseen in the bush. Their camouflaging fur is …
“The pictures do not lie but neither do they tell the whole story. They are merely a record of time passing, the outward evidence” – Paul Auster We find ourselves …
Death is a part of life. It is a fact that we all know, even though it doesn’t make it any easier to accept. Recently, rangers east of our boundary …
“Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional”- Unkown Living at Londolozi and exploring its wilderness every day allows you the opportunity to witness the intimate details of animals lives, including …
After his introduction to the blog a couple of weeks back, I thought a brief follow up was in order. The Nanga male cub is still providing exceptional viewing when the …
The striking yet slender heiress to Londolozi once again leaves us in suspense as we await her next step; will it be a progressive one forward or a painfully slow few …