Which Lions Are These? Virtual Safari #210
It is safe to say that when a few of the rangers found six male lions feeding on the same wildebeest carcass one morning, they were flabbergasted! The only coalition …
It is safe to say that when a few of the rangers found six male lions feeding on the same wildebeest carcass one morning, they were flabbergasted! The only coalition …
It is with heavy hearts that we bring you an update on the Plaque Rock Female and her cubs. Despite our hopes and optimism for the successful raising of her …
Now photographically, it doesn’t get much better than this! The Ximungwe Female had caught another impala yearling and hoisted it into a marula tree. This time when we arrived the …
When people ask me why I became a ranger and moved to Londolozi, I wish I could provide a neat, picturesque answer—a childhood spent holidaying in the bush, and dreams …
This week in pictures embarks on a journey through the ever-changing landscapes of summer. As we slowly begin to witness how the relentless heat of the season has begun to …
Over the last couple of months there have been a handful of sightings of a young male leopard in the southern most reaches of Londolozi. Rangers and trackers are quite …
The term “agent of chaos” might typically refer to a person or people, that purposefully cause chaos for the sake of entertainment or mischievous individuals. Now I know wild dogs …
This week’s virtual safari starts off with a little update on the birding big year front as we flash through a number of the birds I have seen, I must …
This week in pictures highlights the magnificent diversity that Londolozi offers daily. From butterflies to birds, and the spectacular lions and leopards that creep around the wooded savannah. Summertime is …
Browse through any seasoned ranger’s bookshelf and you’ll likely encounter a treasure of books spanning from detailed mammal guides to astrological wonders, from grasses and trees to the musings of …
A few days ago, I was sitting outside my room in the Londolozi village and heard an almighty trumpet of an elephant coming from close to the river. This is …
In the dense thickets lining the Sand River, a solitary Tsalala Female prowls with the grace of a leopard, her movements mostly shrouded in secrecy. A lioness of remarkable resilience …
You will never believe it! We have found the elusive Ximungwe Female’s precious little cubs. Through a perfectly coordinated lengthy search, not really, James Souchon and the new intake of …
The fascination and profound appreciation for the development of an individual animal in nature goes beyond mere interest; it engulfs the observer in a journey of discovery. Upon my arrival …
In the build-up to this year’s Valentine’s Day, we’ve had an extraordinary visitor to our little slice of paradise, one that I briefly touched on in TWIP 364. A very …