New Beginnings – Discovering the Ximungwe Females New Den
The morning began with plans to explore the southern reaches of the reserve, but nature had other exciting plans for us. As the sun cast its golden light across the …
The morning began with plans to explore the southern reaches of the reserve, but nature had other exciting plans for us. As the sun cast its golden light across the …
Having received a decent amount of rain last week, my hopes were high that we’d start to see an end to the dry season. However, a week-long spell of sweltering, …
To me, A mother means strength, unshaken, and true, Like the roots of a tree, a deep knowing. She cradles the world with hands soft yet bold, A warrior’s heart, …
After hearing a report of the Nkoveni Female and her two cubs crossing into Londolozi from our neighbouring reserve Mala Mala, we wasted no time and made our way into …
Today’s Virtual Safari takes a pretty difficult turn as we unravel the sequence of events that led to the Nkoveni Young Female being killed by the Kambula Pride. The Nkoveni …
The story of the Tsalala Female has always been one of quiet resilience—a lone lioness navigating the challenges of a life without the support of a larger pride, carving out …
Five leopards and four Cheetahs in one morning! It doesn’t get much better than that. Not that we planned for the morning to go that way, but if you are …
2024 has been quite the birding year for Londolozi. The Chorister Robin-Chat, newly listed on the reserve’s birding records, became a resident over the winter months, delighting both guides and …
In today’s Virtual Safari, we reconnect with a true Londolozi legend—a remarkable 16-year-old female leopard who has captivated countless visitors over the years. Once a familiar sight around the Londolozi …
As we approach the end of the year, we wait in anticipation for the rains to come and ignite life back into the bush. Although we have had brief stints …
Leopards are among the most adaptable creatures in the wild, using their stealth, strength, and solitary nature to survive. But even the most resilient predators face challenges, and the Nhlanguleni …
Londolozi Game Reserve, a sprawling wilderness in South Africa, is renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. In my brief time here as a guide, I’ve been struck by …
Petrichor | ˈpɛtrʌɪkɔː | noun a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. After a photographically amazing dry period, we are elated to finally …
Having arrived at Londolozi almost ten months ago to the day, it feels surreal to now be writing for the very blog I’ve spent hours reading. With that in mind, …
Over the past few weeks, there have been regular sightings of a mother cheetah and her cubs throughout the southwestern parts of the reserve. Historically, cheetahs have been scarce across …