The Language of Tails: Subtle Signals in the Bush
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 …
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 …
June and July, the heart of winter at Londolozi, have brought a range of remarkable moments, both in nature and within the lodge. In this blog, we’ve gathered some of …
At 17 years old, the Mashaba Female remains one of Londolozi’s most iconic leopards. Born into the Sunsetbend Lineage that has shaped the very landscape of leopard viewing on the …
It’s a season of uncertainty and transformation in the lion dynamics at Londolozi. The Kambula Pride of lions, once a cohesive unit of five adult lionesses and their offspring, is …
The story of the Three Rivers Female leopard has long captivated us. From her early days as the cub of the Xidulu Female to the way she carved out a …
The Nkuwa Female is a leopard very well known for her beauty and supremely relaxed nature around vehicles. Over the years I have spent many wonderful, undisturbed hours in her …
This was a leopard, lion and cheetah-filled week in the bush! On the leopard front, it’s been a privilege to spend time with some leopards that I do not get …
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. …
Out here in the heart of Londolozi, a young male leopard is starting to make his presence known. The Nkoveni Young Male, now nearing independence, is growing fast—not just in …
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 …
Winter has definitely set in here at Londolozi, bringing with it those beautiful golden hues that we so strongly associate with this time of year. With the landscape opening up …
Early one crisp autumn morning, my guests and I set out across Londolozi’s open grasslands in search of the Makhatini Cheetah Family. The stunning sunrise cast a golden light across …
We set out early from Tree Camp, bundled in blankets and warm jackets, with one clear goal in mind: finding the Makhatini Female and her three cubs. A report had …
As the days grow shorter and we fall into the winter months, there’s a subtle shift in the rhythm of life. For some, this change might feel like the onset …
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 …