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 …
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 …
Out here in the heart of Londolozi, a young male leopard is starting to make his presence known. The Nkoveni Young Male, now nearing independence, is growing fast—not just in …
As the cooler months approach and winter begins to settle in here at Londolozi, the bush comes alive with the unmistakable sounds of rutting impalas. Deep snorts, loud grunts, and …
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 …
As the temperatures continue to dip and the mornings take on a cooler edge, the bushveld settles into the rhythm of the dry season. Autumn at Londolozi brings a golden …
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” – Ansel Adams You’ve just landed on your dream safari. Binoculars around your neck, safari hat on your head, camera in hand …
Packs of wild dogs vary in size and we are very fortunate here at Londolozi to see several different packs. Today I want to focus on quite an interesting pack. …
There’s a subtle kind of magic that comes with late afternoons in the bush. Just before the sun dips below the horizon, the air becomes cool and still—the world is …
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 …
April is the kindest month. The light softens, the air cools, and the bush breathes between seasons. April has arrived, and the bush is shifting into its autumn rhythm. The …
When we think of a visit to Londolozi, our minds often jump to the apex predators of the bush. The powerful lions, elusive leopards or the tireless wild dogs, but …