The Week in Pictures #718
With the current shift in lion dynamics, you’re never quite sure which lions you’ll find where. Over the past week, I’ve had a good run with the Kambula Lionesses. Both …
With the current shift in lion dynamics, you’re never quite sure which lions you’ll find where. Over the past week, I’ve had a good run with the Kambula Lionesses. Both …
Of all the animals at Londolozi, few carry themselves with the same weight and presence as the Cape buffalo. Their horns curve like ancient weapons, their eyes hold untold stories, …
Every now and then, a game drive comes together in such a way that you are reminded of just how unpredictable and magical the bush can be. Recently, I had …
There are some opportunities out in the bush that only come around every so often. Moments that remind us just how raw, wild, and unscripted life in the bush really …
There are moments in the bush that unfold quietly, without the drama of a lion’s roar or the power of an elephant bull in musth, but leave just as lasting …
Just over two months ago, the Ximungwe Female leopard appeared to be in serious trouble. An injury to her front left leg had rendered it virtually unusable, and she was …
There are moments in the bush that whisper change before they become the new normal. Over the past few weeks, such whispers have begun to echo as the arrival of …
The winter chill is now beginning to wane at Londolozi; the cold air bites at first light, our breath visible in front of us as we wait in anticipation for …
There was a time, not so long ago, when the fate of Africa’s elephants hung in the balance. Across the continent, their numbers were dwindling. Mainly a result of habitat …
Life Sibuyi, my tracker, often reminds me, “You can hear far further than you can see.” At first, it felt like one of those throwaway sayings, but I quickly realised …
I recently stumbled upon a copy of Willem Frost’s- The Antelope of Africa, and what started as a casual browse turned into an unexpected deep dive into some of the …
The Nkuhuma Breakaways have been causing quite the stir around Londolozi of late, with sightings of the young male and female becoming slightly more frequent as they continue to grow …
August has settled in, and with it comes that unmistakable winter character: clear, crisp mornings, golden light, and long, dust-kissed afternoons. While the landscape has dried out significantly, the Sand …
In the bush, silence doesn’t mean nothing is being said. Working as a guide, you inevitably spend a lot of time simply watching. And over time, what starts as observation …
At 17 years old, the Mashaba Female remains one of Londolozi’s most iconic leopards. Born into the Sunsetbend Lineage that has shaped the very landscape of leopard viewing on the …