Grabbing The Bull By The Horns: Why Do Kudu Bulls Cover Their Horns In Mud?
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 …
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 …
There is always a sense of anticipation as September arrives. At Londolozi, this date doesn’t just mark the turning of the calendar, but also the beginning of a new rainfall …
This week’s Virtual Safari is almost entirely devoted to the Ximungwe Female Leopard, and it’s safe to say she’s back to her best. Over three days, we enjoyed incredible views of …
Sometimes the bush delivers stories that test even the most seasoned safari-goers’ ability to maintain composure. The recent disappearance of the Ximungwe Female’s young male cub is one such tale. …
Not every safari goes according to plan, and sometimes, that’s what makes the story worth telling. Setting out in the afternoon, I had hoped to get down to see the …
Out here, things rarely happen on our schedule. You can spend hours waiting at a den or following faint leopard tracks that vanish into thin air. Sometimes nothing shows itself. …
This past week at Londolozi has been filled with variety and drama. The Nkoveni Young Male continues to grow in both stature and confidence. Now noticeably bigger than his mother, …
To the untrained eye, fire feels destructive, almost cruel. Yet here, at Londolozi and across much of Africa’s wilderness, fire is not just a part of the story of the …