The Week in Pictures #771
Another week under the belt at Londolozi, and as winter slowly begins to loosen its grip, the bush has been buzzing with activity. It’s been one of those weeks where …
Another week under the belt at Londolozi, and as winter slowly begins to loosen its grip, the bush has been buzzing with activity. It’s been one of those weeks where …
This has been said at the start of every entry in this series, and it stays true. There is a weird kind of obsession that takes hold of people who …
We went back to the wild dog den. Last week, three pups. This week a few more surprises were waiting at the entrance that we did not see coming. There …
There is a certain magic in knowing that something is there without actually being able to see it. The bush is constantly speaking, although much of what it says is …
Another week in the Londolozi wilderness has come and gone, and as we continue through the heart of winter, the reserve seems to offer up some of the finest conditions …
Recently, on a morning drive, we came across a pack of African wild dogs, much to the excitement of both most of the guests and me. We did not manage …
Watch a leopard make a kill, and the hunt is only half the story. The other half is everything that comes after. She catches her breath first. Then, almost immediately, …
If you watched last week’s episode, you’ll know I mentioned something ridiculously exciting that I didn’t want to share with you just yet. Well, I guess that time has come, …
There are certain animals in the bush whose presence is felt long before they are seen. Sometimes it is a set of tracks in the soft sand, a distant roar …
Many guides have spoken about the abundant rain we had at the beginning of the year. However, the rain has continued, albeit more irregularly, throughout the winter months. This has …
In my previous blog, I looked at why male leopards hold territories and what it means for a male to establish and defend his own space. Female leopards are territorial …
There are certain lion prides that become part of the story of a reserve. Over time, you get to know their movements, and you find yourself invested in where their …
There is a weird kind of obsession that takes hold of people who spend any considerable time with leopards at Londolozi. Rangers who have been here for decades will still …
This week, I could hardly contain my excitement; it started with some news from the north that had us all a little excited. A brief sighting of a female leopard …
I recently had an incredible sighting of a Martial Eagle in the northern parts of the reserve. It was peacefully perched on a dead tree, unwavering and looking magnificent. For …