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 …
As winter continues to cast its golden light across the Londolozi landscape, the bush comes alive in a way that only this season can bring. With crisp mornings giving way …
It’s mornings like this that remind me why we wake before the sun and set off into the bush with no real script—just the hope that the wilderness will reveal …
A couple of days ago, Nick Tennick and I decided to take advantage of our time off without guests and go on a walk. While considering where to walk, we …
I’ve always loved how unpredictable a game drive can be. On one side of the reserve, you might find yourself immersed in the hush of a peaceful morning, watching animals …
We have now passed the Winter Solstice, yet the days have only just started their slow shift into spring. The bush, however, continues to reveal a different, drier and harsher …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Biomimicry, the practice of emulating nature’s designs to solve human challenges, has led to remarkable innovations. The African elephant’s trunk, with its unparalleled versatility and strength, has inspired advancements across …
Following on from my last blog, where I touched on the leopards frequently seen along the Sand River, I thought it would be fitting to shift focus to the lions …
Over the past week, winter has definitely started showing its teeth, and it’s getting us all very excited. Winters at Londolozi always offer something different, and photographically, you can’t compare. …
The African elephant’s trunk is one of the most sophisticated and versatile anatomical structures in the animal kingdom. It is a fusion of the upper lip and nose, evolving into …
The final moments of summer days slip away and the bush is beginning its quiet transformation. The air, once thick with heat, now carries a faint crispness in the early …