The Week in Pictures #281
Another phenomenal week filled with dramatic weather conditions, sensational sightings and enthralling interactions draws to a close at Londolozi. Whenever I compile the Week in Pictures I feel there is …
Another phenomenal week filled with dramatic weather conditions, sensational sightings and enthralling interactions draws to a close at Londolozi. Whenever I compile the Week in Pictures I feel there is …
I, like most other rangers, often struggle to come up with an answer to one of the most frequently asked questions by guests: “What is your most favourite sighting here …
Things don’t always go according to plan – especially for lions. This became evident a few days ago on afternoon safari. Elmon Mhlongo and I had come across the Tsalala Pride …
There are a myriad of trees and shrubs out here in the bush that possess a number of different traditional as well as medicinal uses, but none quite as significant …
I’m unashamedly obsessed with all trees but there is one on Londolozi that is not only a firm favourite of mine but also of other humans, lions, leopards, baboons, monkeys and …
As February approaches, Marula trees are starting to produce fruit. During this period, we often notice a large influx of elephants into Londolozi (from the neighbouring Kruger National Park) in …
We all strive to take beautiful photographs, which often means that we chase golden light topped with a beautiful subject. But what do we do when there is no light or …
As humans, we don’t have the ability to walk or talk from the moment we are born, we learn it. The same applies for some animals. Yes, most are able …
Take a second to think about how visual our daily lives have become. How much do we rely on our sight to perceive what is around us? All too often, …
“We have a constant thirst for joy that can only be quenched with play. Water is the ultimate toy”- Heinrich van den Berg Elephants have to be one of my …
Elephants. Wonderful creatures. Peaceful (most of the time), benevolent, the Om in motion, as they have been referred to… Sometimes, however, even the most relaxed elephant can send your heart …
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 …
I have previously written about my great affection for elephants and how I could watch them for hours. This was strongly felt when, once again, I found myself watching elephants …
“Om serves to open and clear the mind for meditation. It brings about an ascension and expansion of our energy” – Unknown I had already been walking for about four …
The Sand River is the lifeblood of Londolozi, and indeed the Sabi Sand reserve as a whole. From the reserve’s western boundary, the river flows through 8 different properties on …