The Week in Pictures #751
As April gives way to May, there’s a subtle but unmistakable shift settling over the reserve. The early mornings carry a cooler edge now, and the last light of day …
As April gives way to May, there’s a subtle but unmistakable shift settling over the reserve. The early mornings carry a cooler edge now, and the last light of day …
As the summer season draws to a close at Londolozi, I have been reflecting on the moments from the season that left the deepest impressions. From the golden light spilling …
Another week in the bush has come and gone, and as we move into early March there’s a noticeable seasonal shift underway. The days are slowly getting shorter, the early …
In the bush, we often fall into the trap of looking for the “perfect” moment—the pristine lion on a rock or the elephant silhouette against a sunset. But if you …
Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! Today is the final, frantic countdown for many of us, and while the rest of the world is probably struggling with wrapping paper and last-minute grocery …
We set off in the afternoon on a birding mission into the southwestern grasslands, following up on reports of two unique and uncommon birds at one of the waterholes. Two …
The concept was simple, perhaps criminally so: A full twelve hours, from 05h30 until sundown, planted at Shingi Dam. This was meant to be the ultimate test of observational guiding …
The Ethics of Stillness in the Bush There is a particular atmosphere that settles over a vehicle when an animal decides to approach. It is an instinctive acknowledgement that, for …
If you ask those who know Londolozi well – the guests who return year after year, the staff who’ve spent decades here – many will tell you that the Private …
Another amazing week at Londolozi. This week showed that there is still not much certainty within the lion dynamics around us. The two Kambula lionesses and there six cubs are …
Over the past week at Londolozi, we were finally blessed with some rain. Although this is just the beginning, the bush has already come to life. This week has been …
I need to start this blog off with a little mention of a former Londolozi Ranger. Many of you will agree that as we go through life, there are a …
As the days become slightly longer and the sun rises somewhat earlier, we approach the end of our dry season. The start of August is when the wind picks up …
There’s something special about the African wilderness that calls to the soul, a rhythm, a pulse, a timeless dance between predator and prey, life and death, stillness and motion. Yet, …
Some mornings unfold slowly, beautifully, and this one was just that. Shortly after leaving camp, we were treated to an unforgettable scene of a small herd of elephants, bathed in …