This Week in Pictures #726
This past week at Londolozi has been one of shifting dynamics and quiet anticipation—a reminder that the wilderness is never still, only ever changing. The powerful Plains Camp Males made …
This past week at Londolozi has been one of shifting dynamics and quiet anticipation—a reminder that the wilderness is never still, only ever changing. The powerful Plains Camp Males made …
There’s something about mornings along the banks of the Sand River that always draws me in. The calm flow of the water, the shade of the ancient jackalberries and leadwoods, …
For four days, a quiet stretch of riverine woodland along the Maxabene became the focal point for the Nkoveni Female Leopard and her 20-month-old son. They had two impala carcasses …
Every now and then, the bush throws you a curveball. You set out with one plan in mind, and by the end of the morning, you’re sitting in a bird …
There’s a particular heaviness that settles over the bush when a young life simply vanishes without explanation. No dramatic scene. No obvious answers. Just an absence that grows more profound …
Sometimes, less is more. This week’s Virtual Safari slows things down to focus on a simple but unforgettable scene: The two of the Gijima Male Lions on the move. There’s …
The bush is looking noticeably different after the rain we had a few weeks ago, and with another bit of rainfall recently, it’s incredible to see how quickly everything responds. …
During an afternoon game drive, a few weeks ago, we passed by a shallow pan, its surface reduced to dark sticky mud after weeks without rain. There, half-hidden in the …
The change in seasons at Londolozi is always something to behold. After months of dusty drives, brown grasses, and clear blue skies, the bush begins to come alive again. The …
There are some sightings that completely catch you off guard. The kind that makes you blink a few times and wonder whether your eyes and your brain are telling the …
Spring has arrived at Londolozi, and the transformation is already underway. The first rains have washed over the reserve, coaxing fresh grass shoots from the dry earth and spreading a …
Venturing out on a hot summer’s afternoon, it is not uncommon to see many of the animals residing in the shade of a tall marula tree or hiding in the …
Summer is stirring here at Londolozi. The first rains have fallen, and with them comes a shift you can feel in the air. Soon the mornings will ring with new …
Sitting outside my cottage in the Londolozi village the other afternoon, I found myself simply watching and listening. The small garden in front of me has become a kind of …
This week’s Virtual Safari is packed with surprises, drama, and pure magic. From leopards on boulders to cheetahs outwitted by vultures. We begin by following the Nhlanguleni Female, whose story …