Photographic Journal: A Closer View Than Normal
This week I introduce my first but definitely not last photographic journal. I have recently been using the new Sigma 150-600mm Sports lens and I have been having an incredible …
This week I introduce my first but definitely not last photographic journal. I have recently been using the new Sigma 150-600mm Sports lens and I have been having an incredible …
With the arrival of the Matimba males to Londolozi, the Tsalala pride has found itself in a state of turmoil. As is true of all cats, a male will attempt …
Followers of the Londolozi blog will have noticed a dearth in the posts about the once-mighty Sparta pride of late. The pride, once numbering over 20 individuals, now consists of …
Recently we posted about how as obsessive lover’s of the bush, we choose to spend our leave exploring some of Africa’s great wilderness areas. At work, when we get a …
Recently one of the most unlikely of David and Goliath battles unfolded on the banks of the Sand River. A 34g creature took on a team of 6-ton beasts with …
The Londolozi Creative Hub is exactly what the name suggests; it is at the centre of all creativity at the reserve. It offers guests a unique addition to their safari …
The overcast and mild start to the week evaporated quickly as the heat waves took over. Herbivores are looking more and more eager for the wet season as each day passes, …
A group of travellers from Florida, who are now regular visitors to Londolozi, have decided that, between visits, they are going to bring some of the wildlife experience that they love …
“Out of the frying pan and into the fire”, could really be the history of the Tsalala pride summed up in one short idiom. We have been discussing the future …
One of the things I noticed when I began working at Londolozi was the beautiful uniform worn by the ladies of the Londolozi choir. The skirts are a bright blue …
It’s a question we often get asked as guides: “Do leopards have favourite trees?” Well, there’s more to the answer than a simple yes or no. I have on a …
Busman’s Holiday: a holiday or form of recreation that involves doing the same thing that one does at work. The surest proof that we love what we do here at …
If one looks at the portfolios of the world’s top wildlife photographers, you’ll see that they have one common thread – variety. Silhouette shot is a classic in wildlife photography. …
I’m getting nervous. It gets a bit cliched always writing about the changing seasons and temperatures and colours, so I’m not going to do that. My main concern is that …
Ficus sansibarica. The Knobbly Fig, in English. A species of strangler fig. Prosaic words, for a thing so beautiful. It sounds a little crazy to have favourite trees. Then again, …