A Lesson for the Nkoveni Young Male
Certain mornings in the bush etch themselves into your memory forever. This was one of those mornings. After an entire evening tracking the Nkoveni Female and her male cub without …
Certain mornings in the bush etch themselves into your memory forever. This was one of those mornings. After an entire evening tracking the Nkoveni Female and her male cub without …
Tracking is an ancient skill, rooted in Africa’s history. For thousands of years, it was a survival technique. Tracking enabled communities to track wildlife for food and navigate the landscapes …
The deep-throated roar of a male lion at dawn—a sound that reverberates through the very soul of Africa—is enough to electrify any ranger. Venturing deep into the reserve’s southern reaches …
Tracker Milton and I had just had a quick coffee on the deck with the guests, reminiscing on the sounds we all heard through the night, and wondered what we …
Our peaceful morning coffee on deck was suddenly interrupted by the unmistakable roar of a big male lion. The deep, booming sound resonated across the riverbed, sending a primal shiver …
After the arrival of the Ndzhenga Coalition back in 2021, a few of the older lionesses, mindful of the danger posed to their cubs by the changing dynamics, bravely left …
“When she shifted from competition to collaboration, all the women around her became radiant stars in a dark blue sky each one striking and rising without trying to outshine the …
As previously mentioned by Ranger Pat Grealy, the thrilling discovery of an active hyena den site in the northeastern reaches of Londolozi has been accompanied by much excitement amongst the …
A few months ago, Ranger Kelsey Clark posed the question, “Where is the Flat Rock Male?” I can safely say that, even though sightings of him are less frequent, after …
Male leopard dynamics seem to be ever-changing, a constant ebb and flow of territory taken and given. With movements of females, young offspring reaching maturity as well as pressure from …
A recent goal of mine has been to improve my tracking, and there is simply no better person to learn from than my companion and tracker, Ray Mabilane. Blessed with …
“All we have is the knowledge passed on to us by our elders, experiences we inculcate and hardly negate. But to bridge the generation gap, one needs to adapt to …
As the greens and lush colouration of summer begin to fade, I can’t help but be excited for the change in season. From beautiful orange sunsets to browner, natural, and …
The past few weeks have been equally exciting and frustrating for the Ranging Team as we continue to search for and try to follow the Ximungwe Female’s movements around the …