Summer Season Photography
Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! Today is the final, frantic countdown for many of us, and while the rest of the world is probably struggling with wrapping paper and last-minute grocery …
Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! Today is the final, frantic countdown for many of us, and while the rest of the world is probably struggling with wrapping paper and last-minute grocery …
We set off in the afternoon on a birding mission into the southwestern grasslands, following up on reports of two unique and uncommon birds at one of the waterholes. Two …
The past few weeks at Londolozi have brought a wonderful mix of weather, with refreshing rains interspersed between beautifully warm summer days. The combination has breathed new life into the …
Spring has arrived at Londolozi, and the transformation is already underway. The first rains have washed over the reserve, coaxing fresh grass shoots from the dry earth and spreading a …
Every now and then, a game drive comes together in such a way that you are reminded of just how unpredictable and magical the bush can be. Recently, I had …
It is unbelievable how, all of a sudden, we look up and it is nearly the end of July, and for someone who absolutely loves the winter months, it is …
This simple question from a recent guest stopped me in my tracks. We were watching a Little Sparrowhawk skillfully chase a Blue Waxbill through a bushwillow thicket—a thrilling scene that …
2024 has been quite the birding year for Londolozi. The Chorister Robin-Chat, newly listed on the reserve’s birding records, became a resident over the winter months, delighting both guides and …
With the chill of winter almost a distant memory now, nature’s subtle transformations signal that spring has sprung. In Africa, where the rhythm of life is closely attuned to seasonal …
Birding isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. To some, it may seem like an obscure hobby—spending hours peering through binoculars, chasing after fleeting glimpses of feathers in the wild. But for …
What makes this time of year so appealing to so many? Well, a few things are at play. The warm summer temperatures have dropped to a point that in the …
This week’s virtual safari starts off with a little update on the birding big year front as we flash through a number of the birds I have seen, I must …
This week in pictures epitomises summer for me. The bush has never been thicker – and a wash of abundant green fills every nook and cranny, adding a gorgeous bokeh …
Having just returned from leave, I hear over the radio that a seldomly seen female leopard has been seen way down in the deep southern parts of the reserve. More …
This past week has been a tapestry of sightings of Leopards, Lions and Elephants. The birding has also been fantastic with the arrival of the last remaining migratory species. There …