Why are Elephants so Paranoid about Predators?
Last week we were watching a herd of elephants feeding on one of the crests in the northern reaches of the reserve. Plains game were plentiful and the late afternoon …
Last week we were watching a herd of elephants feeding on one of the crests in the northern reaches of the reserve. Plains game were plentiful and the late afternoon …
Often venturing into the northern reaches of Londolozi, we embark on a mission to explore some of the more scenic parts of the reserve. The “North” as we call it …
My friend and tracker, Rob “Prof” Hlatshwyo, has an uncanny ability to understand and therefore predict an animal’s movements. I cannot count the number of times that we have seen …
Today is the 18th of July. On this day in… 64, the Great Fire of Rome begins under the Emperor Nero In 1980, Billy Joel’s “Glass Houses” album tops US charts, …
Embarking on a mission to find a story on the Nhlanguleni Female, who we have not featured in a while, our first port of call is to check a den …
For any past guest who has visited Founders Camp and who is under the age of 12, you would know from the ‘Hide and Go Seek’ experience on the deck, …
Now fully in the swing of winter, the colours are truly standing out making many of the sightings stunning photographic opportunities. Although a somewhat predator-heavy week was perfectly punctuated with …
As you spend more time observing animal behaviour, you often start to wonder what life is like from their perspective. The discussion usually leads to a comparison of predators versus …
When it comes to planning holidays far from home, I am the kind of person who firmly believes that the world is large enough that you shouldn’t go back to …
Over the last few months we, and in particular me, have been spoilt with the sightings that we have had on Londolozi. We are going through such exciting times with …
While working out in the bush we very quickly learn to expect to be surprised by the inner working of mother nature. Nothing is a certainty! However, there is one …
In this week’s endeavours, we find the Ximungwe Young Male early one morning as we leave camp and spend some time with him as he roams around the Londolozi airstrip …
What exactly is permaculture? It’s important to start with the question on most people’s minds on reading the title of this blog. Permaculture gardening is based on the concept of …
After the exciting news we released last week of the Plaque Rock Female having her second litter of cubs, Kyle has an amazing sighting as she lifts her head from …
As a Ranger, we are often inundated with questions. Personally, I absolutely love this aspect of the job. Questions spark debates and debates lead to understanding different perspectives that each …