Predator-Prey Chess: How Antelope Outsmart the Hunters of the Bush
The sun has slipped below the horizon, and the banks of the Sand River glow in the last light. A herd of impala grazes quietly on the crest above us, …
The sun has slipped below the horizon, and the banks of the Sand River glow in the last light. A herd of impala grazes quietly on the crest above us, …
There’s something about wild dogs that captures the imagination like few other animals can. Their energy, their cooperation, and the sheer unpredictability of their movements make every encounter unforgettable. Over …
A thought is only as important as it is in the moment — unless you give it a home. Daniel Kahneman, There’s a strange thing that happens out here. Days …
Life today unfolds through screens more than ever. And with the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and technology designed to make life easier, I sometimes wonder if we’re losing something …
This past week at Londolozi has been one of shifting dynamics and quiet anticipation—a reminder that the wilderness is never still, only ever changing. The powerful Plains Camp Males made …
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 …
In July this year, we wrote about the evolving relationship between the Three Rivers female and her daughter, who was beginning to spend short periods of time away from her …
There’s something about mornings along the banks of the Sand River that always draws me in. The calm flow of the water, the shade of the ancient jackalberries and leadwoods, …
For four days, a quiet stretch of riverine woodland along the Maxabene became the focal point for the Nkoveni Female Leopard and her 20-month-old son. They had two impala carcasses …
Every now and then, the bush throws you a curveball. You set out with one plan in mind, and by the end of the morning, you’re sitting in a bird …
With the warm weather settling in, the bush has been buzzing with activity and unforgettable sightings. The Msuthlu Pride provided wonderful entertainment as the lionesses and cubs chased and played …
Every so often, two male lions cross paths and, through necessity or opportunity and decide to walk the same road. The Talamati and Nkuhuma Males are one such pair, not …
With the last stretch of 2025 already here and summer in full swing, I’ve been thinking back to what was happening in the bush around this time last year. So …
There’s a particular heaviness that settles over the bush when a young life simply vanishes without explanation. No dramatic scene. No obvious answers. Just an absence that grows more profound …
After the first proper rains a few weeks ago, the bush has already started to transform. The dust has settled, the air feels fresher, and that first flush of green …