12 Hours at Shingi Dam | Virtual Safari #301
The concept was simple, perhaps criminally so: A full twelve hours, from 05h30 until sundown, planted at Shingi Dam. This was meant to be the ultimate test of observational guiding …
The concept was simple, perhaps criminally so: A full twelve hours, from 05h30 until sundown, planted at Shingi Dam. This was meant to be the ultimate test of observational guiding …
Another amazing week at Londolozi. This week showed that there is still not much certainty within the lion dynamics around us. The two Kambula lionesses and there six cubs are …
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 …
It starts with a flash. Every summer, as the sun rises over the grasslands of Londolozi, a burst of turquoise and chestnut flits through the trees. The European Roller has …
The sounds of the bush are rich with history. The sharp cry of a Wahlberg’s Eagle soaring overhead, the deep hoot of a Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl at night, and the bubbling …
I love summertime at Londolozi for many reasons, but the abundance of birdlife and their constant melodies are high on the list. From the whistling duet of my favourite bird, …
Petrichor | ˈpɛtrʌɪkɔː | noun a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. After a photographically amazing dry period, we are elated to finally …
As the days are now growing longer and that winter chill is beginning to fade, it’s clear that the seasons are shifting here at Londolozi. The sun greets us earlier, …
As the seasons have shifted into spring, we can slowly but surely expect the bush to start blooming and reveal an incredible diversity of wildlife and the buzz of energy …
On a recent afternoon, I found myself perched in one of the most picturesque sections of the Sand River, eagerly awaiting a spectacular sunset and with it the mesmerizing activity …
Birding isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. To some, it may seem like an obscure hobby—spending hours peering through binoculars, chasing after fleeting glimpses of feathers in the wild. But for …
As the seasons were shifting, the bushveld had begun transforming with the undertones of brown and grey setting the stage for winter to take over. However, the arrival of late …
Building on the success and camaraderie of the previous Birding Big Year in 2021, our group of intrepid birders, the Londolozi Ranging Team both current and past, has once again …
The Sand River is the life blood of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, but more so than providing for the abundance of wildlife the scenery is spectacular. There is a …
Despite a snap of cold weather moving through a large portion of the country, the game viewing this week has been nothing short of spectatular. Female leopards dominated the stage …