Gijima Male Update and Leopard Tragedy | Virtual Safari #288
The Gijima Males remain firmly in the spotlight. One was recently seen with a swollen face — at first raising concerns of illness, but closer inspection revealed battle scars. With …
The Gijima Males remain firmly in the spotlight. One was recently seen with a swollen face — at first raising concerns of illness, but closer inspection revealed battle scars. With …
There’s something profoundly moving about watching a grandmother or grandfather guide her six-year-old grandson eye’s to the fresh imprint of a leopard track in earth just below the vehicle. In …
With the current shift in lion dynamics, you’re never quite sure which lions you’ll find where. Over the past week, I’ve had a good run with the Kambula Lionesses. Both …
There is a certain stillness that settles along the Sand River during the dry months. The chorus of frogs grows quieter, the lush greenery thins, and pools of water begin …
Since writing about biomimicry, doughnut and circular economic models, I’ve found myself looking at every game drive through a different lens. It’s one thing to discuss these concepts theoretically, but …
Of all the animals at Londolozi, few carry themselves with the same weight and presence as the Cape buffalo. Their horns curve like ancient weapons, their eyes hold untold stories, …
This week’s Virtual Safari is a leopard-lover’s dream. We begin by following the Three Rivers Female, her contact calls echoing softly through the bush. Our first thought is that she’s …
As a guide out here at Londolozi, there are certain questions I hear again and again. Some are about the constellations above us, others about the tracks we follow on …
In the quiet corner of the African bush, a young woman arrived in 2018 with nothing more than a dream and a heart that beats to the rhythm of the …
On one of the coldest mornings this winter, we found the Ntsevu Pride, faces still bloody but clearly still on the hunt. As they searched for their next meal, a …
Deciding on which camp to choose at Londolozi is no easy task. Each camp is more than just a place to rest – they are the living museums of the …
Another wonderful week of sightings! Following on from the latest updates on the Virtual Safaris, we’ve had several exciting sightings of the Gijima Males as well as the Talamati and …
There are some opportunities out in the bush that only come around every so often. Moments that remind us just how raw, wild, and unscripted life in the bush really …
I need to start this blog off with a little mention of a former Londolozi Ranger. Many of you will agree that as we go through life, there are a …
There are moments in the bush that unfold quietly, without the drama of a lion’s roar or the power of an elephant bull in musth, but leave just as lasting …