Trading London for Londolozi
When people ask me why I became a ranger and moved to Londolozi, I wish I could provide a neat, picturesque answer—a childhood spent holidaying in the bush, and dreams …
When people ask me why I became a ranger and moved to Londolozi, I wish I could provide a neat, picturesque answer—a childhood spent holidaying in the bush, and dreams …
While out on game drive a one morning in late January, skies were mostly clear and setting up to be a fantastic morning out there. Deep in the search for …
Mid-way through last year the Kangela Male made his first appearance on Londolozi. I vividly recall the thrill of that initial sighting in the western expanses, where myself and fellow …
Late into the morning, we head across to a sighting where the Ximungwe Female has got an impala yearling carcass hoisted in a marula tree. Although of course, this is …
Planning the best safari vacation can be a challenge, especially for first-timers. As much excitement as planning a trip brings, it can also be overwhelming with all the decision-making. But …
This week in pictures embarks on a journey through the ever-changing landscapes of summer. As we slowly begin to witness how the relentless heat of the season has begun to …
Over the years, Londolozi has grown in reputation for its leopard viewing. Primarily our viewing has come from one strong lineage of leopards, the Sunsetbend Lineage. Over the years it …
Over the last couple of months there have been a handful of sightings of a young male leopard in the southern most reaches of Londolozi. Rangers and trackers are quite …
The term “agent of chaos” might typically refer to a person or people, that purposefully cause chaos for the sake of entertainment or mischievous individuals. Now I know wild dogs …
The athletes of the Lowveld here at Londolozi are built differently from you and me, possessing a physiology that is as fascinating as it is efficient. An interesting article I …
This week’s virtual safari starts off with a little update on the birding big year front as we flash through a number of the birds I have seen, I must …
This week in pictures highlights the magnificent diversity that Londolozi offers daily. From butterflies to birds, and the spectacular lions and leopards that creep around the wooded savannah. Summertime is …
A few days ago, I was sitting outside my room in the Londolozi village and heard an almighty trumpet of an elephant coming from close to the river. This is …
In the dense thickets lining the Sand River, a solitary Tsalala Female prowls with the grace of a leopard, her movements mostly shrouded in secrecy. A lioness of remarkable resilience …
You will never believe it! We have found the elusive Ximungwe Female’s precious little cubs. Through a perfectly coordinated lengthy search, not really, James Souchon and the new intake of …