Resilience in the Wild: The Ximungwe Female’s Remarkable Recovery
Just over two months ago, the Ximungwe Female leopard appeared to be in serious trouble. An injury to her front left leg had rendered it virtually unusable, and she was …
Just over two months ago, the Ximungwe Female leopard appeared to be in serious trouble. An injury to her front left leg had rendered it virtually unusable, and she was …
This week’s Virtual Safari takes us deep into the unpredictable world of the Ximungwe Female and her cub. What begins as a tense sighting quickly unfolds into one of resilience …
After about the third request for a pangolin-like piece of art or keepsake at the Living Boutique through the course of one morning, I became unusually suspicious about the morning …
The winter months are a fantastic time to view these iconic cats, and I’m excited to share some of my favourite moments from recent game drives around Londolozi Game Reserve. …
The winds of change are sweeping across Londolozi’s lion territories, and for those of us who have witnessed the Ndzhenga Males’ impressive four-year reign, there’s an undeniable tension building in …
It’s no secret that honey badgers are some of the toughest animals in the wild. Videos of them taking on venomous snakes, surviving brutal bites, and carrying on like nothing …
Lion dynamics at Londolozi are in constant flux—a living dance of dominance, survival, and kinship that plays out against the backdrop of an ancient wilderness. To the casual observer, it …
There are moments in the bush that whisper change before they become the new normal. Over the past few weeks, such whispers have begun to echo as the arrival of …
It is all happening at Londolozi right now. In fact, our predictions from World Lion Day are already starting to take shape and sooner than we thought. The Gijima Males …
Every season at Londolozi holds its own kind of magic. But there’s something particularly special about winter here. While the landscape shifts into golden hues and dusty browns, something happens …
The winter chill is now beginning to wane at Londolozi; the cold air bites at first light, our breath visible in front of us as we wait in anticipation for …
Let me set the scene! The dust has barely settled. A pride of lions lie panting in the shade, bellies swollen, looking absolutely rotund. Around them, a different energy begins …
There comes a moment in every young leopard’s life when the protection of their mother starts to fade, and they begin to face the wilderness by themselves. In a young …
There was a time, not so long ago, when the fate of Africa’s elephants hung in the balance. Across the continent, their numbers were dwindling. Mainly a result of habitat …
Life Sibuyi, my tracker, often reminds me, “You can hear far further than you can see.” At first, it felt like one of those throwaway sayings, but I quickly realised …