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 …
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 …
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 …
Spotting a leopard isn’t easy, especially when the leopard is hidden by foliage and in the shade of a thicket. Leopards are renowned for their elusive, secretive nature. While some …
Londolozi has many sacred sights. There is a place on Londolozi that seldom sees the tread of a human foot and most definitely has never seen the tread of a …
When one thinks of a cat, one immediately assumes that it should be afraid of water, aversion to water is one of the most well-known characteristics of household cats. However, …
There is a remarkable idea out here called co-operative hunting. The idea is to bring together a group of animals to see if they can become something more; to see …
Last Updated: Friday 22nd June 2022 Originally published on November 18th, 2020. Editor’s note: The following blog post was originally written just after the national lockdown in South Africa was …
Another week goes by with some incredible sightings of a variety of different animals, however, this week is still dominated by the large predators. We spend some time with the …
With the peak of winter fast approaching, the mornings and evenings are starting to have a definite chill about them. Setting off from camp on mid-winter mornings, the standard procedure for …
As travel resumes itself after the pandemic, I find myself frantically researching places that I’ve always wanted to see. It feels like a whole new world after these past two …
People travel across the world to spend at least six to eight hours per day in the vehicle finding all kinds of species in the animal kingdom. We spend as …
It goes without saying hyenas and vultures are undoubtedly coupled with death. And rightfully so as they are found lurking around carcasses awaiting the opportunity to steal whatever they can. …
Big cats are some of the best guides into beautiful landscapes, adventurous journeys and spectacular stories. So many of our guests ask us where else in the world they can …
With the increased amount of rain in recent weeks, combined with the elevated temperatures, I have noticed a lot of mushrooms sprouting out from the ground. Some amongst the grass, …