Close Encounters: What to do when an animal approaches?
The Ethics of Stillness in the Bush There is a particular atmosphere that settles over a vehicle when an animal decides to approach. It is an instinctive acknowledgement that, for …
The Ethics of Stillness in the Bush There is a particular atmosphere that settles over a vehicle when an animal decides to approach. It is an instinctive acknowledgement that, for …
One of the most striking features of an African safari is how alive the bush feels during the early mornings and late evenings. From the distant bark of a jackal …
It’s a season of uncertainty and transformation in the lion dynamics at Londolozi. The Kambula Pride of lions, once a cohesive unit of five adult lionesses and their offspring, is …
There’s something deliciously rebellious about June 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. While our northern cousins bask in their longest day, we embrace the deep exhale of winter’s longest night—a cosmic …
For some time now, the Gijima Males have been the dominant coalition of two imposing male lions, holding sway over the southern stretches of the Sabi Sands Nature Reserve. Their …
The scene of multiple lions feeding must be one of the most high-octane, sensory-overloading experiences the bushveld has to offer. With limited space along a carcass and a pride of …
The deep-throated roar of a male lion at dawn—a sound that reverberates through the very soul of Africa—is enough to electrify any ranger. Venturing deep into the reserve’s southern reaches …
Watching lions at night feels markedly different. As the darkness closes in and our own vision is limited to the narrow beam of a spotlight, it’s easy to feel a …
Over the last few months, we have been seeing a lone, older male lion that has not necessarily been in the best condition. After a bit of time, we deduced …
All of us here at Londolozi have long been hoping for the day that we would see the ever-resilient Tsalala Pride start their next chapter. Our last update on the …
In the heart of the African wilderness, where the rhythms of nature dictate the rise and fall of empires, two coalitions of male lions are on a collision course that …
After the arrival of the Ndzhenga Coalition back in 2021, a few of the older lionesses, mindful of the danger posed to their cubs by the changing dynamics, bravely left …
Lion dynamics around Londolozi and the greater Sabi Sand area have always intrigued me, particularly the interactions among male lions. Being at the heart of the Sabi Sand, Londolozi frequently …
Nowadays, it is not often that we get to see the Mhangeni Pride, but they were recently on a hippo carcass and provided many of us with a few fantastic …
This year, we have extended the invitation to rediscover the essence of your wild self, a journey of connection and awakening that transcends the ordinary. Here, amidst the vibrant tapestry …