Where Will The Xinkhova Female Establish Territory?
Driving out of camp is always exciting, but a few months ago, it was even more so as we frequently encountered the recently independent Xinkhova Female Leopard. Often found around …
Driving out of camp is always exciting, but a few months ago, it was even more so as we frequently encountered the recently independent Xinkhova Female Leopard. Often found around …
Welcome back to our exploration of biomimicry, where we dive deeper into how the natural world doesn’t just inspire us but actively offers blueprints for innovation and sustainability. In our …
As Londolozi approaches its centenary year in 2026, the air is thick with nostalgia, like the scent of wild mint after a summer rain. It’s a time to reflect, to …
Autumn in the Lowveld, it doesn’t get much better! April is my favourite time of year on the reserve; the temperatures have started to cool down, the sunrises and sunsets …
A recent goal of mine has been to improve my tracking, and there is simply no better person to learn from than my companion and tracker, Ray Mabilane. Blessed with …
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 …
As we all know, a leopard mother raising cubs in the wild faces an incredibly challenging task. With high competition from other female leopards vying for their own territory, the …
As we find ourselves in the middle of autumn, the unmistakable whisper of seasonal transition hangs in the air. The days of the warm summer heat are fewer and further …
At the end of last week, I spent some time with the Kambula Pride after they had just finished a zebra meal during a spell of light rain. The overcast, …
Our recent visit to Londolozi marked our 16th trio, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. Among the highlights, one family stood out- The Mashaba Female, her daughters the Nkoveni …
As the seasons were shifting, the bushveld had begun transforming with the undertones of brown and grey setting the stage for winter to take over. However, the arrival of late …
Following on from the recent blog where we had to finally accept the fact that the Plaque Rock Female had lost her cubs, I spent the afternoon with her as …
This week we enter my favourite month of the year, and the sightings have not disappointed me. With a recent stint of some quality good rain, the fauna that was …
Biomimicry always seems like a bit of a tongue-tie for me and if you do not really see through a scientific lens it may seem daunting. After hearing Rob Janisch …
A recent bout of rain that passed through the reserve got me thinking about the behavioural differences among various species, as well as whether certain animals can detect the influx …