An Interview with the Jaguar Trackers
Please would you briefly introduce yourselves Richard (R): My name is Richard Zitha Mthabine. I am currently a Senior Tracker working at Kirkmans Kamp in the Sabi Sand. It is …
Please would you briefly introduce yourselves Richard (R): My name is Richard Zitha Mthabine. I am currently a Senior Tracker working at Kirkmans Kamp in the Sabi Sand. It is …
As the weather heats up but the real rains have yet to begin, the elephants have continued to flock to the Sand River. Animals are retreating to the shade sooner …
A few days ago, James Tyrrell wrote a blog on the rise and fall of specific animals popularity and it was mentioned that the Nanga cubs were definitely shining brighter …
Last week I wrote about the ‘Purple Patch’ that rangers occasionally experience as amazing sightings consistently unfold in front of them. Well it seems I got it wrong last week, …
After two visits and two wonderful blog posts within a year, it only made sense to do another post showcasing more of Anthony Goldman’s fantastic pictures of his most recent, …
As a ranger, every now and then you will hit a so-called “Purple Patch”. Amazing sightings seem to be on pause until the moment you get there, and then the …
The name Rita Shaw is one that most of our blog followers with recognise as she has not only been an avid blog follower and long time Londolozi guest, she …
Deep in the wilds of Africa we found our honeymoon chalet. Built over the riverine bush we would lie in bed at night and listen to the animal cries, feeling so …
Photographically I’ve been having a ‘mare recently. ie. Nightmare. Still shaking off the cobwebs from being on leave, I got the vehicle stuck just behind a nice reed curtain while …
I just returned from my fantastic stay at Londolozi last week (Aug. 18-21) and wanted to share some of photos that I took. I went on six drives and each …
The landing strip: the happiest and saddest place on Londolozi. It is where dreams begin and journeys are started. It is also where hearts are broken and desperation sets in. …
I will never forget hearing the first roar from a lion. My entire body filled with adrenaline, fear, anxiety, total alertness. It is a sound that cuts straight to the …
The week in pictures is a post that I have been looking forward to sharing. Now that James is on leave, I have been given the privilege of sharing some …
Photography is a way of expression. It is a medium for story telling and it is an extremely important part of our job out here at Londolozi. There is something …
Before the sun rises every morning, we were awakened by a knock on the door where we rose for a light breakfast of oatmeal (with scotch if you prefer), the …