Grey Herons: When the Watchers Gather
As we begin to move into spring, the landscape has started to change. The knobthorns and weeping boer-beans are beginning to flower, bringing a splash of colour back into the …
As we begin to move into spring, the landscape has started to change. The knobthorns and weeping boer-beans are beginning to flower, bringing a splash of colour back into the …
At Londolozi, we have always believed that the wilderness is made up of many kingdoms: animal, plant and mineral. Each quietly plays its part in the greater intelligence of the …
The past few months have been rather turbulent for the Makhatini Family. Ranger Harry Newman gave a recent update on these four cheetahs after finding the two young males in …
This has been said at the start of every entry in this series, and it stays true. There is a weird kind of obsession that takes hold of people who …
We went back to the wild dog den. Last week, three pups. This week a few more surprises were waiting at the entrance that we did not see coming. There …
There is a certain magic in knowing that something is there without actually being able to see it. The bush is constantly speaking, although much of what it says is …
Another week in the Londolozi wilderness has come and gone, and as we continue through the heart of winter, the reserve seems to offer up some of the finest conditions …
The Kurhula female isn’t seen often on Londolozi. A handful of sightings, total. She spends almost all her time south of our boundary, on our neighbour’s property, and the few …
Recently, on a morning drive, we came across a pack of African wild dogs, much to the excitement of both most of the guests and me. We did not manage …
If you watched last week’s episode, you’ll know I mentioned something ridiculously exciting that I didn’t want to share with you just yet. Well, I guess that time has come, …
There are certain animals in the bush whose presence is felt long before they are seen. Sometimes it is a set of tracks in the soft sand, a distant roar …
Many guides have spoken about the abundant rain we had at the beginning of the year. However, the rain has continued, albeit more irregularly, throughout the winter months. This has …
In my previous blog, I looked at why male leopards hold territories and what it means for a male to establish and defend his own space. Female leopards are territorial …
There are certain lion prides that become part of the story of a reserve. Over time, you get to know their movements, and you find yourself invested in where their …
There is a weird kind of obsession that takes hold of people who spend any considerable time with leopards at Londolozi. Rangers who have been here for decades will still …