A Very Green Christmas in the Lowveld
Christmas at Londolozi, as mentioned by Jemma Brewitt in her beautiful blog, Why an African Christmas? is a very different affair. Christmas in the Lowveld is warmth; there’s definitely no …
Christmas at Londolozi, as mentioned by Jemma Brewitt in her beautiful blog, Why an African Christmas? is a very different affair. Christmas in the Lowveld is warmth; there’s definitely no …
Aloe gardens adorn the landscape, embellishing the magical scenery around the Londolozi Camps. You’ll see them as you arrive in the Founders Carpark, walk along the path to Pioneer Camp, …
Londolozi has many sacred sights. There is a place on Londolozi that seldom sees the tread of a human foot and most definitely has never seen the tread of a …
I’m trying to decide on my favourite photo. I’ve sat staring at this image for quite some time now. Is it incomplete or is it complete in so many ways? …
On safari, giraffes are highly sought after. More so than leopards or lions. And to be honest, it does not surprise me how excited people are to see these magnificent creatures. …
This is a post about birds. The guests I have been hosting lately have had a heightened interest in them, making Rob Hlatswayo (the tracker I work with) and me …
I am guessing not much… Not many people do. If you are one of them, that’s impressive. First, let’s quickly recap a little on frogs themselves. In the rainy season (our …
The chacma baboon is a very dynamic, adaptable and successful animal in the bushveld. They live in troops of all different ages and sizes; the troop is usually led by …
Last week I had a few encounters with leopards. Two of them in particular stood out for me. I enjoyed these sightings only in part due to the behaviour and …
During my longs walks a few months ago, in which I spent a week on foot criss-crossing the Londolozi property, I became more fascinated by and aware of prominent trees …
It was not long after sunrise and a male lion was already bellowing close to camp. We spent time with him as he roared into the crisp morning air, when …
The natural world has the power to uplift, to bring people down to their essence and instill appreciation and gratitude for one’s surroundings. It also has a calming effect in …
Various animal species from leopards, lions and zebras to penguins, manta rays and whale sharks, have individually unique spot patterns or natural markings which are useful in identifying individuals within …
Every morning for four-and-a-half years, Chris Goodman has come out of his home in the morning and felt a little disappointed. In the Sausage tree outside his front door, staring at …
Written by Rob Jeffery: At Londolozi, we’re beginning to see a change of the seasons. The days are getting shorter and cooler as the sun starts to take a lower …