Embracing a New Safari: My Journey From Camp Management to Guiding
Over the past two years, I have had the extraordinary privilege of being able to call Londolozi my home. This iconic African wilderness has been the backdrop to my journey …
Over the past two years, I have had the extraordinary privilege of being able to call Londolozi my home. This iconic African wilderness has been the backdrop to my journey …
Research consistently points to the remarkable therapeutic effects of immersing oneself in natural surroundings, offering a powerful remedy for stress and anxiety. Unlike a casual Sunday stroll, a walk in …
I’ll start off by saying that this is a blog I have been wanting to write for a long time now. With the end of the year approaching and it …
The madness continues at Londolozi. Another week has flown by and the festive season is upon us. Summer is in full swing as we felt its wrath over the last …
It is so often that as we sit with a predator during a period of rest, we hope to see one yawning, this can often precede a bout of activity. …
In a recent blog post, Jess briefly touches on the singular Nyala tree at Londolozi, a narrative that serendipitously aligns with our recent family escapade. Not too long ago, my …
A safari is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and the planning phase can be a whirlwind of excitement and decision-making. As we guide our guests through the initial stages of planning their …
A trigger is a stimulus that evokes a negative emotion often associated with past events or traumas. These days the term “trigger” is used more loosely as something that sparks …
Many guests arrive at Londolozi eager to see the Big 5 (lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants, and rhinos). However, there is such a variety of animals in the Sabi Sands that …
December is here and most of us are wondering where this year has gone. This last week, however, has been no different from any other with endless photographic opportunities, only …
In my previous blog, I wrote about the healing power of a few plants that I have learned about during my time at Londolozi. This is only a tiny percentage …
“Time flies whilst you’re having fun” We’ve all heard this saying before and to an extent I believe it to be true. Whether it’s the fun we have as rangers …
There’s nothing quite as invigorating as waking up to the bellowing roars of two male lions in close proximity to the camp. Promptly gathering ourselves, we ventured into the bush …
It would be impossible for us at Londolozi, as true South Africans, to do this year’s round up without starting with a huge congratulations to our national rugby team who …
This past week has been a tapestry of sightings of Leopards, Lions and Elephants. The birding has also been fantastic with the arrival of the last remaining migratory species. There …