An Interview with the Jaguar Trackers
Please would you briefly introduce yourselves Richard (R): My name is Richard Zitha Mthabine. I am currently a Senior Tracker working at Kirkmans Kamp in the Sabi Sand. It is …
Please would you briefly introduce yourselves Richard (R): My name is Richard Zitha Mthabine. I am currently a Senior Tracker working at Kirkmans Kamp in the Sabi Sand. It is …
One of the greatest contributions we can make towards Big Cat conservation is in the telling of their stories. Through the use of various media, we are able to convey …
The last four tracker orientated blog posts have mentioned much about what the South African trackers are doing to help Projeto Onçafari in Brazil. They are roughly half way through …
The art of tracking is relatively unexplored in this part of the world. It is not a question of skill, but rather that the need has never arisen. Traditionally, packs …
There are a number of pinnacles in a tracker career, but little can come close to being the first to ever track and find mating jaguars in the Pantanal of …
‘Explore. Dream. Discover.’ – Mark Twain At Londolozi there has always been an emphasis on family. Over the past century four generations have adventured, dreamed and discovered here. The bushveld of …
The South African trackers made their first major breakthrough after only five days in the Pantanal. One would think that a landscape as foreign as this would take them a …
Big cat conservation often requires out-of-the-box thinking. Passion, dedication, drive and creativity are just some of the qualities required in an effective conservation project. Another crucial aspect is that of …
Sporadically, over the last year, we have provided the extended Londolozi family with updates on a groundbreaking conservation project happening in South America. The initiative is called Projeto Onçafari and …
I am really excited (and nervous) to announce that I have been invited to speak at the TEDInstitute session at the annual TEDGlobal conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, as part of …
Our friends pioneering the Projeto Oncafari Jaguar Project at the Caiman Ecological Refuge in Brazil were featured in the TAM Airlines magazine this month. Take a read through to find …
Dastkar Ranthambore is a women’s self help initiative started in 1989. Located next to Shar Bagh Luxury Tented Camp, the co-op produced handicrafts created by local villagers, particularly women from …
What a way to start the year 2013! To journey to India to experience a kaleidoscope of colours, culture, cuisine and contrast. It was my great pleasure to experience this …
An article featured in the March edition of Sawubona magazine written by Dave Varty and Alex Van Den Heever…
India is a remarkable country and home to arguably the most iconic Big Cat in the world. Amidst almost daily reports of declining Tiger populations and reductions of national parks, …