Why Do So Few First Time Safari Goers Know of Wild Dogs?
Many people arrive in Africa for their first safari and do not know of the African wild dog. Each time it surprises me when I hear, “I have never heard …
Many people arrive in Africa for their first safari and do not know of the African wild dog. Each time it surprises me when I hear, “I have never heard …
The south-western grasslands of Londolozi are known for, amongst other things, big herds of buffalo, large dazzles of zebra, the famous ostrich family as well as breathtaking sunsets. However, a …
Cute. What does it mean and why are we attracted to the small and young of the animals we know? There’s a good chance one is going to rather want …
Again the Ottawa male seems to be front and centre in the lion dynamics this week (although I don’t have a picture of him today). Seven days ago we were …
Ubiquity in a bird species is often an excuse to overlook them, no matter how weird or wonderful they may initially appear. See them a few times and they don’t …
Sam and Mary-Jane Armacost recently spent a week with us at Londolozi. This was their third visit here, and with Sam’s wonderful photography and Mary-Jane’s storytelling they kindly shared their …
Despite the almost unrivalled leopard viewing that reserves like Londolozi enjoy, the fact remains that the vast majority of a leopard’s life takes place out of sight of human eyes. …
While driving along the banks of the dry Maxabene river bed recently, we happened across a leopard resting up in a pan. Tracker Shadrack Mkabela raised his hand swiftly to …
Taking children out into the bush is a great way for them to learn about animals and their tracks, and of course for them to get out and use some …
We mentioned yesterday in TWIP how the lone Ottawa male has been prowling around, mainly in the north of Londolozi. At only three-and-a-half years old (to my knowledge he was …
I finally got a glimpse of the Ottawa male lion, as he was found next to the Sand River, barely 200 metres from where one of the Birmingham males had …
It sounds a bit ridiculous to say that there’s a certain amount of worry that accompanies any return to Londolozi after two weeks of leave. The anxiety is even more …
“Every day for six weeks… How does one not become bored of teaching in the same place? ” he asks. This is one of the most frequently asked questions on …
Sustainable living – one of the most well-known statements this decade. Although we all recognise this phrase, do we really know what it means to live sustainably? Wikipedia explains it …
Very few things can match the excitement you feel when there are lions roaring near to camp, especially if you hear them just before you set off on a morning …