My Oxpecker Teacher
My parents never really used to take me seriously when I told them that I wanted to be a game ranger when I grew up. They used to assume that …
My parents never really used to take me seriously when I told them that I wanted to be a game ranger when I grew up. They used to assume that …
At Londolozi we are incredibly fortunate to have a traversing area of around 15000 hectares. Within this incredible wilderness lies many different habitats; wide-open savanna, mixed woodland with undulating hills, …
Following the dynamics of the lion prides and leopard territories in an open, unfenced system like the Sabi Sand Wildtuin can be rather entertaining. I often liken it to watching …
This week, the Ndhzenga Males dominate in a thrilling three-day journey as we follow them marching deep in the Birmingham Males’ Territory. Having heard roars in the deep south, we …
During winter there is no doubt that the possibility of seeing pangolin increases. With the thinning of the long grass as the wet rainy summer rains begin to abate, you …
As we all know, far too well, lion dynamics is an interesting topic and a fairly tricky one to accurately predict. Tensions amongst the lion world are high and a …
The morning started with a search for the Ndzandzeni Female, a gorgeous elder leopard that has set up territory in the South-easternmost corner of the reserve. A search for this …
Spending time with the two Northern Avoca Males south of the Sand River as they follow the shade under a large torchwood tree, we have a chance at having a …
Prior to being a Camp Manager at Founders, or a member of staff at Londolozi, I was only confident about knowing the difference between an ostrich and a chicken. That …
With a week filled with amazing predator sightings, this TWIP holds numerous pictures of these magnificent cats in amongst a few elephants, a brand new zebra foal, hippos, giraffe crossing …
Before heading out on a drive every morning Rangers and Trackers meet to discuss where and what they would like to try and see for that drive. After chatting with …
In the Animal Kingdom, variation is the spice of life. Within a species, there can be many different morphs, mutations and differences in colour. Either where the animal takes on …
suspense /səˈspɛns/ noun: a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen. Mason Cooley said that suspense combines curiosity with fear and pulls them up a …
Throughout the winter is a tough time for hippos, the waterholes shrink in size, causing competition to skyrocket for the dominant bulls. We come across an edgy male, most likely …
Ecotourism is an aspect of the travel industry that revolves around the utilisation of natural environments for tourism. If managed correctly it has the ability to protect ecosystems while at …