Londolozi Newest Lion Pride
It is no secret that the drought is continuing to prevail here at Londolozi. Although it is quite distressing to see conditions deteriorate, this natural process is showing up some …
It is no secret that the drought is continuing to prevail here at Londolozi. Although it is quite distressing to see conditions deteriorate, this natural process is showing up some …
Seeing a kill take place when on safari is often viewed as the Holy Grail of wildlife sightings. The reality of the event, however, can be slightly more upsetting than …
A common misconception amongst guests at Londolozi often occurs in the differentiation between – and identification of – the African and Asian elephants, and even more so the Cape or …
Last week we had the privilege of witnessing one of the great battles between two of Africa’s fiercest rivals. The afternoon commenced with a plan to spend some time with …
In September three years ago we were enjoying some of the most spectacular lion viewing in recent memory, as the newly-named Mhangeni pride with their nine cubs were spending much of their time …
The moment my legs begin to move; my thoughts begin to flow – Henry David Thoreau As a ranger I am privileged to spend most of my time out in …
On September 17th last year, the witty and intellectual Tom Imrie wrote a post on the current El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) currently ensuing across the globe. This ENSO is …
Spending time in the bush and witnessing nature at its most raw means that you begin to appreciate the part that death plays in the cycle of life. Survival of the fittest …
This week a very definite theme of animals in their environment seems to have emerged in this photographic collaboration between me and James Tyrrell. With the dry weather putting pressure …
National holidays are celebrated throughout the year across the globe. There are some rather bizarre ones such as National Corn on the Cob Day or National Fly a Kite Day, as well …
Prolonged shades of orange, a slight chill in the air and mist-filled mornings are all signs that winter is upon us. Although every season in the bush offers something unique …
Whilst on drive on a recent winter morning we came across lion tracks in the sandy soil in the southern parts of Londolozi. It had been drizzling slightly, unusual for …
The Mhangeni pride are not what they once were. The younger members of the pride are essentially doing what their mothers did once upon a time, breaking off and operating …
Looking back on the events of last week, we can be reminded that nothing in the bush is ever constant. The fall of one being gives rise to an army …
In 2010 the Majingilane coalition came roaring into the Sabi Sands. The Tsalala pride at the time had some young lions in it, still relatively dependent on the adult lionesses. …