The Side-Striped Jackal – One Of Our More Elusive Residents
On a recent drive, after the sun had disappeared and the spotlight on the vehicle was out, we had the pleasure of seeing one of the more elusive creatures of …
On a recent drive, after the sun had disappeared and the spotlight on the vehicle was out, we had the pleasure of seeing one of the more elusive creatures of …
Another remarkable week behind the lens. As lush and green as the landscape still is, the seasons are beginning to shift. The morning light is softer, the sunsets are starting …
I am, by any reasonable measure, an embarrassingly heavy sleeper. Sam will tell you — and has told many people, usually at my expense — that I could sleep through …
Storytellers That Hold the Light | Entry No. 2 When I began this series, I said that Londolozi’s centenary deserved more than a celebration. It deserved to be told. And …
You might have seen some of these photos in my recent blog, but I thought it would be fitting to share the story behind them. Early one morning, Tracker Trevor …
The Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) is, I suspect, one of the more under-appreciated birds we see, mostly due to the fleeting sightings we have of them. Often seen as a …
I went out one morning this week looking for someone I hadn’t seen in a while. Someone who has become a crowd favourite, and her story is remarkable. The mission …
For those of you who missed it, the answer to What Bird Is This? #34 was the Montagu’s Harrier. Well done to everyone who pieced the riddle together. For this …
As we move deeper into May, winter is definitely showing its teeth. The mornings have turned properly cold, with a crispness to the air that signals the season has well …
Timing feels right to provide an update on the Three Rivers Female. After seeing her mating with the Maxims Male at the end of December 2025, it was a matter …
Two months ago, we released Courageous Acts of Healing – the first chapter in our three-part documentary series celebrating 100 years of Londolozi. The response has been extraordinary. We have …
There is something about a large crocodile that captures your attention every single time. A couple of mornings ago, while exploring the banks of the Sand River, I witnessed one …
The Northern parts of Londolozi are quickly becoming my favourite regions of the reserve, and it is all because of one animal, the Ngungwe Female. Not just because of her …
A few weeks ago, I shared one of the most extraordinary mornings I’ve had at Londolozi. The Xinkhova Female reappearing with two of her cubs after we’d thought they were …
There are some places that live in your imagination long before you ever arrive there. For me, Londolozi was one of them. I grew up hearing stories of the bush, …