The Smell of Rain
As a ranger, I often encourage guests to use all of their senses whilst on safari. Not only is it important to admire the beauty of the bushveld through one’s …
As a ranger, I often encourage guests to use all of their senses whilst on safari. Not only is it important to admire the beauty of the bushveld through one’s …
Going on a Nature Wellness Retreat has become something that everyone is talking about. The value of the wellness industry alone is now over $ 4 Trillion, the growth of …
Without a doubt this week has seen some great sightings of the large cats, where the Ndzhenga Males and Ntsevu Females have dominated the lion sightings. Having firmly moved in, …
2021 was a year of unprecedented change. The global Coronavirus pandemic kept us on our toes and taught us to take things one step at a time. As much as …
One of the first signs of the change in season for me can be seen in the smaller sounds and creatures that begin to appear. The occasional fluttering of a …
The past couple of weeks are and have always been the most exciting times in the bush for me. As we get into the rainy season, the bush is changing …
In part 1 of this blog, we discussed what a take-over means for the dominant males; in this instance, the Birmingham Males. Now let’s talk about the Ntsevu Pride. This …
What is a sustainable safari? Is a safari sustainable? Years ago while at university I heard the phrase in one of my lectures “think locally, act globally “. More recently …
What an amazing week to be in the bush. With the New Year came numerous rolling thunderstorms, bringing downpours of serious amounts of rain. The waterholes are at their capacity, …
Patience often pays off in the bush. Those of you that have been on safari before will know that in order to see some of the more spectacular things on …
While sitting watching the Mashaba Female Leopard feeding on a young male impala that was hoisted in a tree, we noticed a hyena sitting at the base of the tree …
Often seen only for a few seconds or as a fleeting glimpse as they dart off into the distance. The tiny Steenbok uses a wise defence technique to avoid being …
In my still fairly young career as a guide at Londolozi, I’ve been witness to some incredible moments in nature. When looking back, it’s often the beauty in the finer …
I can’t quite believe it’s 2022! It seems as though the last two years have blended into one, and as I reflect on this period of time, I realise that …
Can you believe it? 2021 is pretty much over. And what an amazing way to end off the year with a Week in Pictures. The sightings this week have been …