Footprints in the Sand
When heading out on a game drive, the soft light of dawn illuminates the footprints or traces of animals, whether predator or prey; each set of tracks tells its own …
When heading out on a game drive, the soft light of dawn illuminates the footprints or traces of animals, whether predator or prey; each set of tracks tells its own …
There’s something about wild dogs that captures the imagination like few other animals can. Their energy, their cooperation, and the sheer unpredictability of their movements make every encounter unforgettable. Over …
A thought is only as important as it is in the moment — unless you give it a home. Daniel Kahneman, There’s a strange thing that happens out here. Days …
In July this year, we wrote about the evolving relationship between the Three Rivers female and her daughter, who was beginning to spend short periods of time away from her …
With the warm weather settling in, the bush has been buzzing with activity and unforgettable sightings. The Msuthlu Pride provided wonderful entertainment as the lionesses and cubs chased and played …
Every so often, two male lions cross paths and, through necessity or opportunity and decide to walk the same road. The Talamati and Nkuhuma Males are one such pair, not …
You can always feel when it’s about to rain in the bush. There’s a quiet tension in the air, and then a slight breeze picks up from nowhere that tells …
Spring has arrived at Londolozi, and the transformation is already underway. The first rains have washed over the reserve, coaxing fresh grass shoots from the dry earth and spreading a …
For over a year now, we’ve had the rare privilege of witnessing the incredible journey of the Makhatini female cheetah as she raised her three cubs—two males and one female—across …
Summer is stirring here at Londolozi. The first rains have fallen, and with them comes a shift you can feel in the air. Soon the mornings will ring with new …
Sitting outside my cottage in the Londolozi village the other afternoon, I found myself simply watching and listening. The small garden in front of me has become a kind of …
When Reece’s voice crackled through the radio, saying he’d found the Mawelawela Male just up ahead of us, I think I might’ve jolted in my seat a little. This was …
Watching the Xinkhova Female grow from an adventurous youngster into an independent leopard has been an incredible journey. Approaching five years old, she has certainly reached sexual maturity, a stage …
As winter slowly fades and spring begins to unfold, August and September have brought a collection of unforgettable moments, both in the wilderness and within the lodge. In this blog, …
Before the first light of dawn, we set out from camp with a sense of anticipation that only the bush can inspire. Our mission was clear: find the elusive Othawa …