The Week in Pictures #564
This week we continue to admire the hues of orange and yellow as the parched earth throws dust into the air dulling the late afternoon light into a photographer’s dream. …
This week we continue to admire the hues of orange and yellow as the parched earth throws dust into the air dulling the late afternoon light into a photographer’s dream. …
Africa occupies about 1/5 of the global land surface and is home to almost 1/5 of all known species of mammals, birds and plants in the world. The continent is …
Starting a guiding career at Londolozi is equal parts daunting as it is exciting. Having such a rich history of incredible guides means there are always big shoes to fill. …
The more time and effort obliging scientists put into researching animals, the more we realise their complexities and their impact on their surroundings. Because of their complexities, these scientists have …
We all know what romantic means. It’s being somewhere, with someone, in a setting which makes your heart flutter a little more than usual. It doesn’t necessarily have to be …
Last week we were watching a herd of elephants feeding on one of the crests in the northern reaches of the reserve. Plains game were plentiful and the late afternoon …
What exactly is permaculture? It’s important to start with the question on most people’s minds on reading the title of this blog. Permaculture gardening is based on the concept of …
As a Ranger, we are often inundated with questions. Personally, I absolutely love this aspect of the job. Questions spark debates and debates lead to understanding different perspectives that each …
Spotting a leopard isn’t easy, especially when the leopard is hidden by foliage and in the shade of a thicket. Leopards are renowned for their elusive, secretive nature. While some …
Londolozi has many sacred sights. There is a place on Londolozi that seldom sees the tread of a human foot and most definitely has never seen the tread of a …
When one thinks of a cat, one immediately assumes that it should be afraid of water, aversion to water is one of the most well-known characteristics of household cats. However, …
There is a remarkable idea out here called co-operative hunting. The idea is to bring together a group of animals to see if they can become something more; to see …
Last Updated: Friday 22nd June 2022 Originally published on November 18th, 2020. Editor’s note: The following blog post was originally written just after the national lockdown in South Africa was …
Another week goes by with some incredible sightings of a variety of different animals, however, this week is still dominated by the large predators. We spend some time with the …
With the peak of winter fast approaching, the mornings and evenings are starting to have a definite chill about them. Setting off from camp on mid-winter mornings, the standard procedure for …