Early Bird Catches the Worm
On a recent early morning game drive, as the first light of dawn broke over the bush, my guests and I discussed how often we have used the phrase “the …
On a recent early morning game drive, as the first light of dawn broke over the bush, my guests and I discussed how often we have used the phrase “the …
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl This quote has been sticking with me a lot lately, I even speak about the magical wonders of …
Male leopard dynamics seem to be ever-changing, a constant ebb and flow of territory taken and given. With movements of females, young offspring reaching maturity as well as pressure from …
This blog is as much a reminder to myself as it is to you, the reader. With most people in the Southern Hemisphere welcoming spring on the 1st of September …
Have you ever wondered why the damp wood of trees doesn’t immediately begin to rot after a heavy thunderstorm? Or how aquatic plants, like mangroves, manage to thrive with their …
It’s been another great week at Londolozi… With the crisp, winter dryness coating the Lowveld, many of the images highlight the incredible sunrises and sunsets of recent. Looking through my …
A couple afternoons ago we had the absolute treat of witnessing something we don’t often get to witness, mating leopards. The Ximungwe female and Maxims male. We set out on …
This last week, I hosted an extremely talented photographic guest who was wielding a formidable Canon 600mm lens. Well, my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8, although a beautiful piece of equipment, was …
Fellow ranger Kirst Joscelyne recently released a blog shedding light on some terrible news, that unfortunately the Plaque Rock Female was killed by the Ntsevu Pride and Ndzhenga Males. Unfortunately, …
In the pre-dawn hours, while most people are still lost in deep sleep, rangers and trackers are wide awake. My alarm cuts through the silence at the early hour of …
As I reflect on the past six weeks of being at work’s wildlife sightings, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of fondness for the memories created and the remarkable …
Driving out of camp is always exciting, but a few months ago, it was even more so as we frequently encountered the recently independent Xinkhova Female Leopard. Often found around …
A recent bout of rain that passed through the reserve got me thinking about the behavioural differences among various species, as well as whether certain animals can detect the influx …
While the last week has gone from scorching highs to a welcome relief with a drastic drop in temperature, the game viewing has remained as good as ever. In this …
In nature, animals often lack the privilege of selecting their food like humans do. Their preference for a specific type of food usually takes a back seat to the mere …