Update on the African Jacana nest: Part III
Following on from the previous update on the Jacana Nest, we sat with baited breath hoping to see something that I have only read about in books but really wanted …
Following on from the previous update on the Jacana Nest, we sat with baited breath hoping to see something that I have only read about in books but really wanted …
Over the last week, there has been great excitement amongst the rangers regarding a discovery at Camp Dam. This waterhole may be familiar to many of you that have visited …
The Londolozi staff all love nature. Everyone living and working here is fascinated by its intricacies and the relationships it contains. Any time there’s a sighting – no matter how …
Spring is here and there are few things better to enjoy over a long lazy brunch or as a delicious light dinner than the humble Frittata. A lot of …
Three spiky chicks have been found with the male at the ostrich nest. Head Ranger James Souchon took his guests to visit the nest – which has been watched closely …
The resident ostrich has been spotted a little more in the south-west of the reserve recently and I have had the pleasure of spending some time with her. This has …
Safari holds the unexpected and it’s what keeps the excitement levels high when heading out on game drive every day. One afternoon drive was just that. We set out to …
A humble bumble bee In the land of Londolozi, Lolled upon a blossom Of an old Marula tree, Soft blue sky Bright was the hour, Pleased was he, that his …
With time on your side, the hobby of observation often forces its way into your world. Never is this more enjoyable and rewarding than when the subject(s) of the observation …
A lot has been written about the drought which the Lowveld – and indeed South Africa – is currently going through, but if we cut to the core of it, …
Just when things were ticking along and we were convinced we were going to be welcoming a clutch of Ostrich chicks into the world at Londolozi, disaster has struck, and …
This is basically the most exciting news ever! In 40 years at Londolozi, head tracker Richard Siwela has never seen the like. Nor has Sandros Sihlangu, senior ranger. Dave Varty, …
When one thinks of survival in the bush, we immediately think of buffalo battling with lions, impalas fleeing from cheetahs, or any other such violent encounters between two rival species. A …
Recently one of the most unlikely of David and Goliath battles unfolded on the banks of the Sand River. A 34g creature took on a team of 6-ton beasts with …
Once a year it entices the tummy; It goes with tea, hot cross buns & honey Hopping and jumping through the bushveld Its fur is made of a bright pink …