The Tsalala Cubs
A few days ago, James Tyrrell wrote a blog on the rise and fall of specific animals popularity and it was mentioned that the Nanga cubs were definitely shining brighter …
A few days ago, James Tyrrell wrote a blog on the rise and fall of specific animals popularity and it was mentioned that the Nanga cubs were definitely shining brighter …
Last week I wrote about the ‘Purple Patch’ that rangers occasionally experience as amazing sightings consistently unfold in front of them. Well it seems I got it wrong last week, …
A few days ago we ran a post speculating on the whereabouts and indeed the possible death of the Tsalala Pride’s latest cubs. No-one had seen them for a week …
Photographically I’ve been having a ‘mare recently. ie. Nightmare. Still shaking off the cobwebs from being on leave, I got the vehicle stuck just behind a nice reed curtain while …
The Mhangeni pride has been spending quite a lot of time in the Sand River to the west of Camp. Access has not always been easy but we have had …
It’s hard to to beat a sighting of the complete Mangeni pride right now. With 9 squeaking little cubs, all vying for attention from their adoring mothers, all playing with …
A half-eaten lioness lies dead at Marthly Pools. Dean and Elmon discovered her at sunset on Thursday and broke the news to those game drives that hadn’t closed down for …
The Sparta pride were found snoozing under the shade of a Jackalberry tree in the Dudley Riverbank area. A large herd of buffalo was grazing nearby. As the sun dropped …
The life of a Leopard cub was something that fascinated me long before I began guiding. Most guests I have driven will understand my pure curiosity and attraction to these …
Since my arrival on Londolozi in January this year, I have had this constant urge to view and photograph the 2 young daughters of the Ximpalapala female. On my arrival …
A question that often gets asked by guests is, “Do you name your animals?”. It’s a tricky issue, and my answer is usually given after a pause. “Yes and no”, …
Experience is the name of the game in the bush, and for the predators in particular, there is no better way to learn than watching their mothers. The Mashaba female …
Some sightings are just too beautiful not to post. Not all sightings in the bush need to be drama and action and high intensity in order to leave you stimulated, …
The pace of the bush has not slacked off, as the cooler weather has kept the activity going until well into the morning. The Sparta pride have been successful in …
Leopards come and go. Fact. They are born, get older and eventually die. The majority don’t even make it through their first year. Excuse this seemingly callous outlook, but it …