‘Tis the Season of Dung Beetles
At this time of year, there is a particular increase in attention when scanning the road ahead from our game drive vehicles. We are bound to either pass a fresh …
At this time of year, there is a particular increase in attention when scanning the road ahead from our game drive vehicles. We are bound to either pass a fresh …
Having recently shared with you the ‘Senses of Safari’, you might have read about the nostalgia associated with taste, smell, feel, sound and sight. There are certain sensations that trigger …
The bush has developed its marvellous shades of green again as we firmly find ourselves in the summer. With the first rains, thunderstorms on the horizon, and waterholes brimming, the …
Nature most definitely is the ultimate tinkerer. She seems never to be satisfied by what is and seems to rather have made the decision to constantly try and upgrade the …
In today’s fast-paced, hyperconnected world, we don’t often get the chance to switch off, slow down and relax with a book. Whilst people mainly visit Londolozi for the excitement of …
There is a multitude of words one can use in an attempt to describe an elephant: behemoth, complex, wise and majestic, just to mention a few. My favourite quote about …
Trees provide life to everything around us. Without them we simply wouldn’t exist. When thinking about it, almost every time we found ourselves out in the bush we in some …
Before I start this blog, I need to remind myself to avoid the temptation to anthropomorphize. Dwarf mongooses are not people, no matter how interesting, complex and outright cute they …
Since the last blog that I wrote about The Dragonfly Project, I have noticed the increasing hues of red and blue Dragonflies circling around me. They are all returning and …
Weaver birds are renowned for being among the most accomplished nest builders in the bird world, with nests that are intricately and skillfully woven together. Each weaver species has specialised …
Over the last few weeks we have been blessed with a few incredible Cheetah sightings across the reserve and a frequent question that has been pondered and discussed on our …
Following on from a previous blog I wrote about The Joys of Tracking – today I’m going to share with you a very exciting tracking experience that Joy and I …
For as long as I can remember, I have always been inexplicably drawn to light – in all its forms. Every day I find myself stunned at the magic that …
Recently I had the privilege of taking a moment to myself while out in the bush and appreciated an often overlooked yet incredible (and necessary!) natural phenomenon. A simple moon …
Isn’t it fascinating how our minds work. We can relive certain childhood memories with the simple trigger of a smell or an ingredient in a meal. Not only can a …