An Ode to the Ornithologists
The sounds of the bush are rich with history. The sharp cry of a Wahlberg’s Eagle soaring overhead, the deep hoot of a Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl at night, and the bubbling …
The sounds of the bush are rich with history. The sharp cry of a Wahlberg’s Eagle soaring overhead, the deep hoot of a Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl at night, and the bubbling …
Walking through Londolozi, it’s easy to marvel at the towering trees, the sweeping savanna, and the abundant wildlife. But beneath the surface, a hidden network is at work—one that mirrors …
The Senegal Bush Male wasn’t the only leopard we had to say goodbye to in 2024. Sadly, the Plaque Rock Female was another heart-breaking loss. Just as I did for …
I love summertime at Londolozi for many reasons, but the abundance of birdlife and their constant melodies are high on the list. From the whistling duet of my favourite bird, …
Londolozi is famed for its incredible wildlife, but the landscape itself tells an equally fascinating story. The koppies that run across the northern part of the reserve are a standout …
On a recent early morning game drive, as the first light of dawn broke over the bush, my guests and I discussed how often we have used the phrase “the …
As winter descends upon Londolozi, the landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation. The once-lush vegetation recedes, and food sources become scarce. However, the Torchwood trees come to life during these cooler …
For those who are unfamiliar with the Causeway, it is one of our three crossing points over the Sand River, providing access to the northern sector of the reserve even …
Coming around the corner to an open field, one can almost predict that there will be a lone wildebeest bull standing tall, with their long face held high as you …
Having the Sand River flow through the heart of Londolozi is our biggest contributor to the diversity of wildlife we see here. This pristine body of water is the home …
Londolozi is synonymous with leopards, a safe haven where these elusive predators roam freely. For more than half a century, we have been continuously building and reinforcing this relationship with …
Klipspringers, with their petite frames and nimble agility thanks to their specially adapted truncated hooves, are synonymous with rocky landscapes. Here at Londolozi, they are typically found perched upon boulder-strewn …
Amidst the green and gold grasslands and ancient woodlands of our beautiful Greater Kruger region, roams a creature whose existence is shrouded in mystery but draped in magnificence, the African …
Small and secretive, the Black-backed and Side-striped Jackals often slip under the radar within the expansive wilderness of Londolozi. Light on their feet and quick to disappear, some days you …
Some will consider September 1st as the first day of Spring and others September 22nd – either way, Spring has arrived here at Londolozi. While we are still awaiting the …