Embracing the Winds of South Africa
South Africa, a land of diverse landscapes and rich culture, is blessed with a phenomenon that shapes its interior regions – the winds. From the powerful gusts that sweep across …
South Africa, a land of diverse landscapes and rich culture, is blessed with a phenomenon that shapes its interior regions – the winds. From the powerful gusts that sweep across …
This week in pictures epitomises summer for me. The bush has never been thicker – and a wash of abundant green fills every nook and cranny, adding a gorgeous bokeh …
Often, as rangers, we find ourselves swept up in the thrill of tracking high-profile predators, but there’s a certain magic in observing the quieter moments, like a journey of giraffe …
Have you ever wondered how African wild dogs coordinate their activities, especially before embarking on a hunt? Wild dogs employ a myriad of vocalizations and non-vocal signals to communicate within …
The past few weeks have been equally exciting and frustrating for the Ranging Team as we continue to search for and try to follow the Ximungwe Female’s movements around the …
High-key photography, what is this? A basic explanation of a high-key image is an image in which the lighting ratio is reduced, or more simply put, an image in which …
Small and secretive, the Black-backed and Side-striped Jackals often slip under the radar within the expansive wilderness of Londolozi. Light on their feet and quick to disappear, some days you …
I recently stumbled upon an article written by Heather Browning and Arthur Viet, titled “Positive Wild Animal Welfare“, found in the journal Biology & Philosophy. I love multi-dimensional approaches to …
In retrospectively looking back on the festive season along with the current heat of summer, bringing the wilderness alive is a kaleidoscope of tiny creatures. While this plethora of bug …
The language of the wilderness is an important skill to attain when pursuing the little treasures the bush leaves for us here at Londolozi. It is an art that one …
A baboon is a fascinating creature rarely encountered on a game drive at Londolozi, and their behaviour never fails to captivate. Recently, a rare sighting of a male baboon devouring …
There are few better ways to record memories that last a lifetime than with the perfect photograph. And when you’re on safari, there are enough opportunities to get that once-in-a-lifetime shot. …
As the festive season was in full swing, we Rangers and Trackers were hoping for a Christmas miracle… to find the Ximungwe Female’s den! It’s been an exciting few months …
A favourite game (read trick) of myself and tracker Ray Mabilane to play with guests is chameleon spotting. I, for one, have never won, nor can I remember a guest …
There is no doubt that leopard viewing in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, and Londolozi in particular, is nothing short of spectacular. The leopard density in this area is among …