Two Trees, Two Leopards, Two Kills
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 …
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 …
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. …
You can always feel when it’s about to rain in the bush. There’s a quiet tension in the air, and then a slight breeze picks up from nowhere that tells …
During an afternoon game drive, a few weeks ago, we passed by a shallow pan, its surface reduced to dark sticky mud after weeks without rain. There, half-hidden in the …
The change in seasons at Londolozi is always something to behold. After months of dusty drives, brown grasses, and clear blue skies, the bush begins to come alive again. The …
There are some sightings that completely catch you off guard. The kind that makes you blink a few times and wonder whether your eyes and your brain are telling the …
This week’s Virtual Safari takes on a slightly lighter tone; it’s a blend of beauty, calm, and a little humour from the bush. It began as we made our way …
Spring has arrived at Londolozi, and the transformation is already underway. The first rains have washed over the reserve, coaxing fresh grass shoots from the dry earth and spreading a …
Venturing out on a hot summer’s afternoon, it is not uncommon to see many of the animals residing in the shade of a tall marula tree or hiding in the …