The Week in Pictures #753
As we move deeper into May, the bush continues to hold onto the lushness brought by one of the wettest seasons in recent memory. The mornings have definitely started to …
As we move deeper into May, the bush continues to hold onto the lushness brought by one of the wettest seasons in recent memory. The mornings have definitely started to …
There are moments out here that feel as though the bush lets you in on a secret, fleeting and fragile. This was one of those mornings. We set out early …
The first week of May is usually my favourite week each year – and this week has once again proved my point. The grass is still long and green, fed …
As April gives way to May, there’s a subtle but unmistakable shift settling over the reserve. The early mornings carry a cooler edge now, and the last light of day …
There’s a recurring joke in my household, usually delivered with a weary look from my darling Samantha after a long afternoon wrangling our two epic (read: chaotic) kids, that the …
As the summer season draws to a close at Londolozi, I have been reflecting on the moments from the season that left the deepest impressions. From the golden light spilling …
Over the past few weeks, there had been a growing sense of anticipation around the Ximungwe Female. We knew she had denned, we knew she had two cubs, and we …
The heavy rainfall earlier this year has left the landscape looking fresh and full of life. The vegetation is still green and lush at a time when it would normally …
From being a leopard we once encountered fairly often, the Nhlanguleni Female has become a much rarer sight. Her territory has always been to the west of our camps, but …
As one of the newer faces on the Londolozi ranger team, I thought I would take this chance to formally introduce myself here. I grew up in Johannesburg, studied Agricultural …
I thought I’d put together a bit of an update on the Ndzanzeni Female, as she’s been on my mind more and more lately. With the reserve drying out again …
This week in pictures delivers a powerful mix of movement, tension, and landscapes. The pack of two wild dogs ranged widely, their restless energy leading them to encounter elephants, hunt …
When you spend enough time in the bush, you begin to read the landscape like pages in a book. Small details become stories. A rhythm starts to emerge. And right …
The Shingi Male Leopard is now just over two years old. Born in January 2024 to the Nkoveni Female, he is at the age where we expect to see his …
With the sudden change in male lion dynamics, as the Ndzhenga Males pushed north and pursued the Nkuhuma Pride while the Gijima Males once again laid claim to their previous …