Callum Gowar

Field Guide

Growing up in Cape Town, the opposite end of South Africa from its main wildlife areas, didn't slow Callum down when embarking on his ranger training at Londolozi at the start of 2015. He had slowly begun moving north-east through the country anyway, having studied Economics, Anthropology and Environmental Science at the University of Rhodes in Grahamstown, receiving his honours in Environmental Science.
His friendly demeanour and enthusiasm ensured that he was at the front of the pack during his guide training period, and getting paired with tracking wizard Freddy Ngobeni saw him excel immediately upon heading out into the field. Callum was a Londolozi ranger between 2015 - 2017.

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The Week in Pictures #271

Callum Gowar February 17, 2017 2 4

This week has been characterized by the impending threat of Cyclone Dineo that made landfall on the eastern part of Mozambique on Wednesday and continued its path towards the Kruger …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

To Feel a Lion’s Roar

Callum Gowar February 15, 2017 16

One of the first things that fascinated me when I started guiding at Londolozi was the lion pride dynamics and working with tracker, Freddy Ngobeni, it was something I started …

Lions Wildlife

Deja Vu: A Leopard’s Favourite Tree

Callum Gowar February 2, 2017 1 5

Towards the end of 2015, James Tyrrell asked the question “Do leopards have favourite trees?”. Since then, this has been hotly debated, with opinions varying between rangers, trackers and textbooks and …

Leopards Wildlife

How Do Crocodiles Feed?

Callum Gowar January 29, 2017 10

Serendipity… “the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way”. The word ‘serendipity’ can undoubtedly relate to a number of instances we encounter in the …

Wildlife

Swimming With Elephants

Callum Gowar January 7, 2017 16

Much has been documented recently about the latest rains bringing an end to the drought conditions experienced at Londolozi over the past few seasons. We have seen considerable changes to water levels …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #263

Callum Gowar December 23, 2016 4 8

It has almost been two years since commencing my inconceivable journey at Londolozi and every day I become more intrigued and fascinated by this dynamic landscape and the intricate and …

Wildlife

Cape Buffalo vs Water Buffalo: The Differences

Callum Gowar November 17, 2016 16

I recently wrote a blog entitled African and Asian elephants: Defining Features in order to examine the differences between two similar yet contrasting species. It seems however, that many guests …

Wildlife

The African and Asian Elephant: Defining features

Callum Gowar September 14, 2016 5

A common misconception amongst guests at Londolozi often occurs in the differentiation between – and identification of – the African and Asian elephants, and even more so the Cape or …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #248

Callum Gowar September 9, 2016 5 9

Another enthralling week at Londolozi draws to a close with many exciting and memorable sightings having occurred and the ever-present predator dynamics continuing to cause much debate and intrigue with …

The Week in Pictures

The African Wild Dog: On the Hunt Again…

Callum Gowar August 21, 2016 3

Many rangers, in collaboration with their trackers, tend to have a general plan when they leave camp of what they’re going to look for on a game drive based on …

Wildlife

Stuck In The Mud: A Happy Ending

Callum Gowar July 5, 2016 6

Spending time in the bush and witnessing nature at its most raw means that you begin to appreciate the part that death plays in the cycle of life. Survival of the fittest …

General Nature Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #237

Callum Gowar June 24, 2016 12

The fascinating and intricate lion dynamics continue to take centre stage at Londolozi, providing an amazing spectacle and an incredible privilege to witness and watch unfold. Multiple prides and male …

The Week in Pictures

Deja Vu: One Year On…

Callum Gowar June 21, 2016 2

Just one of the numerous, rewarding experiences of working at Londolozi is witnessing the growth and survival of animals. Being exposed to this environment on a daily basis allows us …

Leopards Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #229

Callum Gowar April 29, 2016 6

This week was defined by the events that unfolded around Sable Boma Pan, a small waterhole near the Londolozi airstrip. An old giraffe bull, well into the twilight of his …

The Week in Pictures

A Day of Firsts…

Callum Gowar April 26, 2016 7

There are a number of people who visit Londolozi having never been to South Africa before, let alone other natural areas where wild animals roam free. We as guides therefore have …

Guests Lions