The Silent Language of Alarm Calls
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 …
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 …
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 …
As winter continues to cast its golden light across the Londolozi landscape, the bush comes alive in a way that only this season can bring. With crisp mornings giving way …
It’s mornings like this that remind me why we wake before the sun and set off into the bush with no real script—just the hope that the wilderness will reveal …
We have now passed the Winter Solstice, yet the days have only just started their slow shift into spring. The bush, however, continues to reveal a different, drier and harsher …
There’s a particular magic that wraps itself around Londolozi during the winter months. If you have had the pleasure of visiting the reserve, you will know there’s something special about …
Over the last few weeks, we, as always, have been treated to some truly special sightings. None more so than regular viewing of the Makhatini Female and her three cubs. …
Just west of camp, a fascinating shift is unfolding in the male leopard landscape. Three powerful individuals—each experienced, each with something to prove—are converging around the Sand River, jostling for …
As winter deepens across the Southern Hemisphere, the air turns crisp, the grasses fade to gold, and the bush hushes under the stillness of the season. With the cooler temperatures …
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” – Ansel Adams You’ve just landed on your dream safari. Binoculars around your neck, safari hat on your head, camera in hand …
Packs of wild dogs vary in size and we are very fortunate here at Londolozi to see several different packs. Today I want to focus on quite an interesting pack. …
Following on from my last blog, where I touched on the leopards frequently seen along the Sand River, I thought it would be fitting to shift focus to the lions …
April is the kindest month. The light softens, the air cools, and the bush breathes between seasons. April has arrived, and the bush is shifting into its autumn rhythm. The …
Vast, open grasslands stretched to the horizon, the golden glow of tall yellow grass swaying gently in the breeze. The sun hangs low in a blue sky mosaicked with clouds, …