More Than a Rumble – Do Elephants Call Each Other by Name?
One of the most magical experiences at Londolozi is sitting quietly in the bush and listening to the symphony of sounds around you. Among these, the deep rumbles and trumpeting …
One of the most magical experiences at Londolozi is sitting quietly in the bush and listening to the symphony of sounds around you. Among these, the deep rumbles and trumpeting …
While enjoying a sighting of the Ndzhenga Male Lions resting in the open, a gentle bit of drizzle started to fall. Being a long way from camp, we decided to …
This week’s virtual safari starts off with a little update on the birding big year front as we flash through a number of the birds I have seen, I must …
A few days ago, I was sitting outside my room in the Londolozi village and heard an almighty trumpet of an elephant coming from close to the river. This is …
In the build-up to this year’s Valentine’s Day, we’ve had an extraordinary visitor to our little slice of paradise, one that I briefly touched on in TWIP 364. A very …
This afternoon’s adventure starts with us being side-tracked by a herd of elephants drinking in the Sand River, exactly where two male lions were supposed to be. We capitalise on …
Throughout the remarkable journey of life on Earth, evolution has sculpted countless marvels, each bearing the signature of its own unique path. Among these wondrous creations, mammals stand as one …
There are two new male lions starting to make a name for themselves on Londolozi, the Black Dam Males. After finding them calling and scent-marking in the morning near the …
The last week has been full of excitement, a tremendous amount of rain has fallen and the ground is saturated. This led to an interesting sighting starting off right in …
There is a multitude of words one can use in an attempt to describe an elephant: behemoth, complex, wise and majestic, just to mention a few. My favourite quote about …
There is nothing quite like finding yourself amongst a large herd of elephants as they move past your vehicle. There’s an incredible aura of stillness and silence as we watch …
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 …
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 …
No one can argue that watching a herd of elephants or even just one lone bull is fascinating – not only in terms of observing their behaviour but also admiring …
Culture is a huge part of mankind, and for decades people assumed culture was limited only to our species. But the more that we observe other intelligent animals, we realise …