The Tragic Turn of the Pack of Three
Just when we thought the wild dog saga had reached its climax with the Toulon Pack adopting the pups and trotting off into the ‘sunset’, life in the bush threw …
Just when we thought the wild dog saga had reached its climax with the Toulon Pack adopting the pups and trotting off into the ‘sunset’, life in the bush threw …
With the chill of winter almost a distant memory now, nature’s subtle transformations signal that spring has sprung. In Africa, where the rhythm of life is closely attuned to seasonal …
Over the last few months, we have been seeing a lone, older male lion that has not necessarily been in the best condition. After a bit of time, we deduced …
There have been many extraordinary, special moments throughout my career as a Londolozi Ranger, and last week I was lucky enough to have yet another. For a little over a …
On a cold blustery morning, we spend a long time following an enormous male leopard on a territorial patrol. The Nweti Male is the dominant male across a huge territory …
“Calming allows us to rest, and resting is a precondition for healing. When animals in the forest get wounded, they find a place to lie down, and they rest completely …
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl This quote has been sticking with me a lot lately, I even speak about the magical wonders of …
As the days are now growing longer and that winter chill is beginning to fade, it’s clear that the seasons are shifting here at Londolozi. The sun greets us earlier, …
Male leopard dynamics seem to be ever-changing, a constant ebb and flow of territory taken and given. With movements of females, young offspring reaching maturity as well as pressure from …
The morning started with the unmistakable sound of impala and kudu alarm calls, echoing through the bush. We knew a predator was nearby, and our search led us to the …
The saga of the African Painted Dog Den in 2024 will be remembered for many years to come. The initial excitement of learning that a pack of three had chosen …
This morning’s game drive began with a thrilling sight of the two Ndzhenga Males, moving purposefully into the wind, clearly tracking something carried on the breeze. Word from our neighbours …
An African safari is an extraordinary adventure that requires meticulous planning to ensure every detail is perfect, from selecting the ideal destination to coordinating flights to a remote location. Given …
As the seasons have shifted into spring, we can slowly but surely expect the bush to start blooming and reveal an incredible diversity of wildlife and the buzz of energy …
This blog is as much a reminder to myself as it is to you, the reader. With most people in the Southern Hemisphere welcoming spring on the 1st of September …