The Leopard Nomad Revealed
There’s a hush that settles over the bush in the early morning—the soft chorus of doves, the first light filtering through the last remaining Knobthorn leaves, and the distinct feeling …
There’s a hush that settles over the bush in the early morning—the soft chorus of doves, the first light filtering through the last remaining Knobthorn leaves, and the distinct feeling …
Over the last few weeks, we, as always, have been treated to some truly special sightings. None more so than regular viewing of the Makhatini Female and her three cubs. …
Out here in the heart of Londolozi, a young male leopard is starting to make his presence known. The Nkoveni Young Male, now nearing independence, is growing fast—not just in …
There’s nothing that shakes the bushveld quite like the thunder of male lions clashing. Just yesterday morning, the peace was shattered as the Plains Camp Males launched a surprise attack …
There’s something deliciously rebellious about June 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. While our northern cousins bask in their longest day, we embrace the deep exhale of winter’s longest night—a cosmic …
As we reflect on the week that’s been—crisp winter mornings giving way to warm, sunlit days—we’ve been privileged to witness a wonderful array of wildlife across the reserve. From dramatic …
As the cooler months approach and winter begins to settle in here at Londolozi, the bush comes alive with the unmistakable sounds of rutting impalas. Deep snorts, loud grunts, and …
Birds that fish? For me, that’s already a pretty cool concept. As someone who spends their time off with a fly fishing rod in hand, there’s something endlessly captivating about …
Just west of camp, a fascinating shift is unfolding in the male leopard landscape. Three powerful individuals—each experienced, each with something to prove—are converging around the Sand River, jostling for …
Out here, it’s often the grand events—a lion’s roar, a leopard’s leap—that stay with us. But every now and then, it’s the quieter moments that linger longer. A glance. A …
Mother Nature rarely offers neat conclusions, but every so often, the wild delivers something that defies expectation. All week, I’ve been turning over how to follow up on last episode’s …
In the beginning, there was fire. And around that fire, the first stories were born—not typed into keyboards or captured in pixels, but spoken into existence under starlit skies. Long …
Winter has definitely set in here at Londolozi, bringing with it those beautiful golden hues that we so strongly associate with this time of year. With the landscape opening up …
For some time now, the Gijima Males have been the dominant coalition of two imposing male lions, holding sway over the southern stretches of the Sabi Sands Nature Reserve. Their …
They might not have the swagger of a lion or the mystique of a leopard, but mongooses are among the bush’s most charismatic and underrated characters. Agile, intelligent, and endlessly …