In Search of Paradise
Paradise for us, comes in many shapes and sizes, it comes in forms and feelings, in what we do and how we enrich our lives. Paradise may be in the …
Paradise for us, comes in many shapes and sizes, it comes in forms and feelings, in what we do and how we enrich our lives. Paradise may be in the …
Tom Imrie has – and is – a gentle soul. A warm, loving, paternal member of the Londolozi ranging team and family, Tom is one of the most humble people …
The Prides, Leaps, Herds, Clans, Dazzles, Journeys, Crashes and Packs have made this week an unforgettable one. So much action and so much suspense. Tracking for hours, birding late into …
I had the privilege of going out on game drive with both James Tyrrell and his tracker Mike Sithole this past week. I know we have spoken quite a bit …
Mike Sutherland hails from Durban, but we try not to hold that against him. The beach lifestyle that was such an integral part of Mike’s formative years has turned him …
If you’ve been on safari with me and Freddy at Londolozi, you may know that my nickname amongst the ranging team is ‘Talleycat’ because of my apparent favour of our …
François Le Vaillant is considered by many to be Africa’s finest ornithologist. He was born in Suriname in 1753 and was the son of a frenchman. In 1781 he was …
Having just returned from a two week holiday on the other side of the world I was astounded at the number of birds that I encountered. Birding is one of …
This week, an unusually large herd of buffalo that lingered around Londolozi provided some beautiful sightings for us as well as kept the lions on the prowl. There was love …
This week, as opposed to the normal game drive, we spent quite a bit of time on foot. The purpose of walking in the bush is not usually to view …
The Rangers and Trackers were randomly divided into two teams; these teams would compete against each other in the inaugural ‘Boerewors Week‘. A week set aside in the busy calendar …
Last week we had rain, and this week another crucial element of life in the bushveld – fire. Several controlled burns were conducted on Londolozi, which are essential to the …
I haven’t been in the bush for the past week so what I’ve decided to do is put up a series of my best bird shots over the past six …
This past week I didn’t spend as much time on traditional safari but rather driving the specialised Photographic Vehicle, which meant that we were able to stay out in the …
“A true, professional ranger is not only a competent ornithologist, tracker, protector, botanist, behavioral specialist and inquisitive naturalist but also a patient, well groomed, kind, passionate, selfless and enthusiastic people’s …