Heavy Rain and High Expectations
There are certain iconic pictures that every guide at Londolozi would like to have the opportunity to take at some stage during their time here. Mating leopards, a cub carry, …
There are certain iconic pictures that every guide at Londolozi would like to have the opportunity to take at some stage during their time here. Mating leopards, a cub carry, …
For the past few months, the Ximungwe Female has kept us all guessing. After returning from leave earlier in the year, I was fortunate to see her on a couple …
We were watching a herd of elephants feeding in an open crest, their trunks sweeping slowly through the tall grass, their ears flapping with deliberate rhythm. Around them, barn swallows …
Let’s be honest. If I drove you out into the middle of the reserve, parked at a waterhole and told you we were going to spend the next forty-five minutes …
There is a particular magic to the bush at the turn of autumn. Although the grass is still long, thick and green from the summer rains, it’s just beginning to …
There are certain trees that feel less like plants and more like landmarks in time. A while ago, we were exploring the northern reaches of the reserve, following the Manyeleti …
Amid all the material gifts the world can offer, the most meaningful gestures are often the simplest ones. A shared sunset. A hand held beneath a sky ablaze with stars. …
Over the past year or so, along with his mother, The Shingi Male has definitely been one of the most viewed leopards at Londolozi. His beautifully rich golden coat and …
Some discoveries in the bush happen by pure instinct. Others… happen 17 days later. This week’s Virtual Safari comes with a confession. While searching for the Ximungwe Female’s den a …
For most first-time visitors, the moment the plane’s wheels touch down at the Londolozi Airstrip is unforgettable. But for one lucky group of guests, that moment was made extraordinary. Before …
Another week in the bush has come and gone, and as we move into early March there’s a noticeable seasonal shift underway. The days are slowly getting shorter, the early …
To follow on from a previous blog of mine, I thought we’d reminisce on my images for the month of February over my years at Londolozi. Given the intense rainfall …
The European Rollers have been back in our skies for a while now, hawking insects from dead leadwoods and flashing that unmistakable blue over the clearings, and yet I haven’t …
With February now behind us, the “casual” phase of the 2026 Birding Big Year has officially evaporated. The leaderboard has begun to split into three very distinct camps. On one …
Some afternoons in the bush are all about the atmosphere, anticipation, and simply being present. This week’s Virtual Safari falls firmly into that, and it was magic. We were treated …