The Man Who Imitates Birds – You’ll Be Surprised at What he Can Do…
When you meet Londolozi’s Tree Camp Butler Sersant Sibuyi you immediately feel at ease because of his calm demeanour and friendly nature, he simply has that way about him. There …
When you meet Londolozi’s Tree Camp Butler Sersant Sibuyi you immediately feel at ease because of his calm demeanour and friendly nature, he simply has that way about him. There …
Bird watching is big business. South Africa ranks as one of the top birding destinations in the world. A 1997 study showed 20,000 tourists had spent approximately $26 million on bird …
The Tamboti female has special place in my life. This female leopard is often found in the south of the reserve, in an area that we call the ‘Tamboti donga …
Richard Siwela is one of Londolozi’s longest serving Trackers. You can tell that he is a man who prefers to listen and observe, even when he’s not tracking fresh spoor. …
“Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts …
One of the best ways to enjoy your safari experience is to share it with family and, in particular, your children. The wonders of the natural world come alive when …
What is the difference between a jaguar and a leopard? As guides we often get asked what the difference is between a leopard and a jaguar. At first glance one …
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 …
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 …
In July 2013 the SACT Tracker Academy conducted its inaugural Lead Tracker course. Recognised by FGASA (Field Guides Associate of Southern Africa), the Lead Tracker qualification is the most advanced …