Pink Elephants On Parade On Valentines Day
In the build-up to this year’s Valentine’s Day, we’ve had an extraordinary visitor to our little slice of paradise, one that I briefly touched on in TWIP 364. A very …
In the build-up to this year’s Valentine’s Day, we’ve had an extraordinary visitor to our little slice of paradise, one that I briefly touched on in TWIP 364. A very …
This afternoon’s adventure starts with us being side-tracked by a herd of elephants drinking in the Sand River, exactly where two male lions were supposed to be. We capitalise on …
Throughout the remarkable journey of life on Earth, evolution has sculpted countless marvels, each bearing the signature of its own unique path. Among these wondrous creations, mammals stand as one …
There are two new male lions starting to make a name for themselves on Londolozi, the Black Dam Males. After finding them calling and scent-marking in the morning near the …
The last week has been full of excitement, a tremendous amount of rain has fallen and the ground is saturated. This led to an interesting sighting starting off right in …
There is a multitude of words one can use in an attempt to describe an elephant: behemoth, complex, wise and majestic, just to mention a few. My favourite quote about …
There is nothing quite like finding yourself amongst a large herd of elephants as they move past your vehicle. There’s an incredible aura of stillness and silence as we watch …
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 …
People travel across the world to spend at least six to eight hours per day in the vehicle finding all kinds of species in the animal kingdom. We spend as …
No one can argue that watching a herd of elephants or even just one lone bull is fascinating – not only in terms of observing their behaviour but also admiring …
Culture is a huge part of mankind, and for decades people assumed culture was limited only to our species. But the more that we observe other intelligent animals, we realise …
Growing up, I’ve always loved elephants and spending time with them. I find it so peaceful sitting quietly and watching them eat, pulling leaves off trees, completely unphased by your …
Those of you who have been following the blog posts over the last while may have seen my two-part ‘bucket list sightings of Londolozi‘ post where I highlighted some of …
There is something magical about elephants. Many people share this sentiment and I am certainly one them. The sheer size of these majestic animals is enough but the manner in …
It was the sound of trumpeting that drew our attention. Often when encountering a predator, herds of elephants with young calves will trumpet, squeal and rumble loudly in agitation. As …