Walking on the Wild Side
I have always been immensely fascinated by the wild. It was during a walk around the perimeter fence of my family’s holiday house on a game reserve in the Limpopo …
I have always been immensely fascinated by the wild. It was during a walk around the perimeter fence of my family’s holiday house on a game reserve in the Limpopo …
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 …