Dean De La Rey

Ranger

Dean grew up in Johannesburg and it was from his very first trip to the bush trip at the age of two that he was captivated by this environment (he claims he can remember that far back!). He attended school in Pretoria, thereafter completing his BSc in Property Studies at the University of Cape Town. His passion for the bush always shone through and he continuously found himself wanting to head straight to the Lowveld. Dean eventually decided that that was where he wanted to be, and he applied for and succesfully completed the Londolozi Ranger Training course in 2018. Dean’s primary interests include birding, and developing his passion for photography.

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The Week in Pictures #399

Dean De La Rey August 9, 2019 41

“Out here you cannot press rewind or fast forward, only play. You have to live in the present.” – Anynomous In broken English, one of my recent guests – at …

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A Battle in the Property Market at Londolozi

Dean De La Rey July 11, 2019 6

It’s back to the twist on animals searching for property. In a previous post, I wrote about Wild Dogs scratching around for dens. But recently, Londolozi Real Estate is being …

Leopards Wildlife

Wild Dogs vs Hyenas… Again!

Dean De La Rey June 29, 2019 27

Often a great sighting can unfold by just sitting in silence and observing the animals we see every day. On this particular morning we were observing a journey of giraffes …

Featured Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #391

Dean De La Rey June 14, 2019 12

“I know of no pleasure deeper than that which comes from contemplating the natural world and trying to understand it.” ― David Attenborough Every day I learn something new here at …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

What’s Next on the Property Market at Londolozi?

Dean De La Rey June 1, 2019 20

Having studied Real Estate at university, I always find it quite fun to do a twist on the animals searching for property. In a previous blog I wrote about the …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #386

Dean De La Rey May 10, 2019 34

“Wilderness is for me salvation…You are not human if you aren’t changed by the wilderness.” – Ian Player With the rains behind us and the grasses becoming dry, you can …

Birds Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Why do Male Lions Have Manes?

Dean De La Rey May 7, 2019 21

Observing male lions in the wild is quite something. With their power, beauty and often majestic manes, one can quite easily see why they are referred to as the ‘King …

Lions Wildlife

Ntsevu Pride Hunt in Darkness

Dean De La Rey March 17, 2019 21

With the Ntsevu lionesses spending more and more time on Londolozi during the past few weeks and the Birmingham male lions always on their periphery of the pride, it has …

Lions Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #378

Dean De La Rey March 15, 2019 24

It’s been almost a week since the Mystery Bird Challenge #9. Those who said Rattling Cisticola were oh so close. It is indeed a Cisticola, but the hint we gave …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

What is it About Animals Drinking Water That We Find so Fascinating?

Dean De La Rey February 27, 2019 7

I was asked this question a few days ago, and I must say the answer has eluded me. I have discussed it with my colleagues, and everyone seems to have …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #374

Dean De La Rey February 15, 2019 28

“To photograph is to hold one’s breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It’s at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual …

Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

When Opportunity Becomes Desperation

Dean De La Rey January 22, 2019 1 18

Wildlife books will inform you that leopards are opportunistic animals and are predominantly Crepuscular hunters, i.e. hunting during dawn and dusk. Whilst this is their general behaviour, it is however not …

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The Week in Pictures #368

Dean De La Rey January 4, 2019 3 31

“Wilderness, in whatever way we describe it, becomes a chance for human beings to redeem their humanity. It is a place where we go to contemplate our origins, examine our …

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What’s On The Property Market at Londolozi?

Dean De La Rey November 27, 2018 22

As summer slowly approaches, we are starting to see a lot more construction. Not the type of construction you may be used to in the concrete jungles of the world …

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