Londolozi’s Newest Leopard Cub
About a year ago we stumbled upon a newborn litter of the Mashaba female. I kick myself now as I didn’t have my camera on me, but the sight of …
About a year ago we stumbled upon a newborn litter of the Mashaba female. I kick myself now as I didn’t have my camera on me, but the sight of …
Sitting idle during the nationwide lockdown has provided me with the time to reflect. I am lucky enough to be with my family during this time which has led to …
Having been on my two week leave when South Africa’s Lockdown was initiated, means that I have now been away from Londolozi for over a month. Sure, it doesn’t sound …
We were late getting down to where the Ntsevu pride had been the night before, but we had been delayed by a leopard and wild dogs, so weren’t too displeased. …
“Stay patient and enjoy the journey…” For me, this week has been all about waiting it out for the moment to arise. Waiting for close to an hour for a …
Tony Goldman needs no introduction on the Londolozi Blog. He has been contributing photographs for a couple of years now and we are thrilled to be able to present his …
Looking for wild dogs (or painted wolves as they are also known) is no easy task. This was a pack of over 10 dogs, which would inevitably leave a good …
No two game drives are alike; it’s what makes going on safari an addictive experience. Each drive has its own flow, some starting off with a bang (a leopard drinking …
I am woken at 03h30 by a single male lion calling. It does not sound that close, so being woken by these calls surprises me as I am normally a …
The far southern reaches of Londolozi are exciting to explore, mainly because they aren’t driven consistently. The south-eastern sector is particularly thick, and to be honest, actively tracking leopards down …
From a young age, birding has always grabbed my attention. I fondly remember sitting out on my grandparent’s patio with a set of binoculars gazing out over the garden, identifying …
If only every guest that comes through Londolozi could have the privilege of watching African Wild Dogs (AKA painted wolves) roaming their natural habitat. Unfortunately, they are the rarest large …
There are many iconic rivalries in the wilds of Africa, some factual, some a bit more imagined. Lions and buffalo, leopards and baboons (leopards generally don’t bother with baboons at …
We were stopped admiring a beautiful dead Leadwood tree with a trunk so wide it must have been hundreds of years old. The morning light lit up the weathered silvery …
Winter at Londolozi is in full swing and early morning game drives are particularly chilly. These cold mornings are always exciting because many of the animals who usually retire to …