12 Hours at Shingi Dam | Virtual Safari #301
The concept was simple, perhaps criminally so: A full twelve hours, from 05h30 until sundown, planted at Shingi Dam. This was meant to be the ultimate test of observational guiding …
The concept was simple, perhaps criminally so: A full twelve hours, from 05h30 until sundown, planted at Shingi Dam. This was meant to be the ultimate test of observational guiding …
This week unfolded as a combination of big and small moments and encounters – elephants drifting across the airstrip, zebra stallions sparring, wild dog pups filling the clearings with their …
The idea for this post actually came from a guest I had the other day. I was genuinely stumped by a question they asked: “What is the evolutionary advantage of …
“No one anointed us ruler of this kingdom. It is not ours to own. We are simply one of the animal species on our planet; not separate, not superior. We …
Another amazing week at Londolozi. This week showed that there is still not much certainty within the lion dynamics around us. The two Kambula lionesses and there six cubs are …
Spring at Londolozi has a way of bringing new life to every corner of the bush. The air feels lighter, the days stretch a little longer, and the sounds of …
The bush is looking noticeably different after the rain we had a few weeks ago, and with another bit of rainfall recently, it’s incredible to see how quickly everything responds. …
Summer is stirring here at Londolozi. The first rains have fallen, and with them comes a shift you can feel in the air. Soon the mornings will ring with new …
There is always a sense of anticipation as September arrives. At Londolozi, this date doesn’t just mark the turning of the calendar, but also the beginning of a new rainfall …
As we all know, spring is upon us and with spring arriving, it brings many changes to the African bush. In a recent blog, Patrick Grealy touches on a few …
Wow! What a week. This week, the leopards of Londolozi were not shy of the cameras. The ever more photogenic Nkoveni Young Male was seen on more than one occasion, …
As the days become slightly longer and the sun rises somewhat earlier, we approach the end of our dry season. The start of August is when the wind picks up …
August has settled in, and with it comes that unmistakable winter character: clear, crisp mornings, golden light, and long, dust-kissed afternoons. While the landscape has dried out significantly, the Sand …
It is unbelievable how, all of a sudden, we look up and it is nearly the end of July, and for someone who absolutely loves the winter months, it is …
While winter at Londolozi may seem like a quiet time in nature — with dry grass, bare branches, and crisp mornings — the avian world remains alive with activity. Contrary …