A Different Kind of Resolution at Londolozi
I know it’s not just me, but every January my feed is flooded with New Years resolutions like: “I’ll exercise more,” “I’ll eat better,” “I’ll scroll less.” And yet, more …
I know it’s not just me, but every January my feed is flooded with New Years resolutions like: “I’ll exercise more,” “I’ll eat better,” “I’ll scroll less.” And yet, more …
The bush is alive and well. Recent further rainfall has transformed the landscape and with water comes life. Many of the images in this selection are from before the major …
It’s currently Thursday morning, and if I step outside the office, I’m fairly certain I’ll need a snorkel. The Lowveld has been under a relentless, grey curtain for nearly seven …
I’ve been waiting a long time to write this one. Certain sightings feel less like an encounter and more like a moment you’ve been waiting for without realising it. This …
WOW!! This particular afternoon took a very quick turn. Driving out of Pioneer camp, we felt like we had to make the mandatory stop at the waterhole that is pretty …
There are mornings at Londolozi when the bush feels as though it is holding its breath. The light is soft, the air still, and the only evidence of life is …
The bush has a way of keeping you humble. You can head out with a plan and a mission, but the “machinations” of the wilderness always have the final say. …
There is a pattern that appears everywhere in nature if you know how to look for it. At the start of 2025, I was given a six-week sabbatical from Londolozi. …
And just like that, another week in the Londolozi wilderness has come and gone, more than a week into the year 2026. Time has a strange way of accelerating out …
An evening of bucketing rain resulted in a tricky start to the morning game drive. The roads were slick, visibility was low, and the bush felt unusually quiet. However, we …
A recent morning’s sighting with the Ottawa Pack of wild dogs unfolded slowly and kept us focused for a long period of time, with several changes in pace and direction …
Do hyenas hunt more than we give them credit for? The short answer is yes. There is no denying that hyenas are excellent scavengers, and in an ecosystem where they …
As we gathered beneath the lantern-lit canopy, the air was thick with warmth and a sense of belonging. The design spoke in layers rather than statements. Inky green, black, and …
In the bush, we often fall into the trap of looking for the “perfect” moment—the pristine lion on a rock or the elephant silhouette against a sunset. But if you …
Last autumn, a guest asked me a question I couldn’t immediately answer. We were sitting at the fire after dinner, the flames pulling light from our faces and giving it …