When Speed isn’t enough – A memorable Cheetah Hunt
In the African bush, a successful hunt does not guarantee a meal and few predators know this better than a cheetah. One morning we were incredibly fortunate to watch a …
In the African bush, a successful hunt does not guarantee a meal and few predators know this better than a cheetah. One morning we were incredibly fortunate to watch a …
There are certain iconic pictures that every guide at Londolozi would like to have the opportunity to take at some stage during their time here. Mating leopards, a cub carry, …
We were watching a herd of elephants feeding in an open crest, their trunks sweeping slowly through the tall grass, their ears flapping with deliberate rhythm. Around them, barn swallows …
There is a particular magic to the bush at the turn of autumn. Although the grass is still long, thick and green from the summer rains, it’s just beginning to …
There are certain trees that feel less like plants and more like landmarks in time. A while ago, we were exploring the northern reaches of the reserve, following the Manyeleti …
To follow on from a previous blog of mine, I thought we’d reminisce on my images for the month of February over my years at Londolozi. Given the intense rainfall …
This past week carried a quiet intensity, the kind that rewards patience and presence in equal measure. From long track and finds that ended high in the branches of jackalberry …
Some sightings deliver exactly what you hoped for. Others deliver something even better: a bit of bushveld comedy wrapped around a spectacular moment. My recent encounter with the Tortoise Pan …
Although we no longer see the Mhangeni Pride frequently, as they have shifted their territory westwards following the death of their then dominant male, the Othawa Male and the arrival …
For the last year, we’ve watched these two males hover in a bit of a grey area, without any prides to mate with, yet vacant territory with little pressure from …
Just over a week ago, a few of us guides and trackers set out from Varty Camp with a shared sense of anticipation hanging in the air. A much-anticipated incoming …
There is something poetic about two flames being lit in the same year, in the same wilderness, each destined to illuminate a different path toward the same truth: that we …
We often touch on the weather in these introductory paragraphs of The Week in Pictures but the past week at Londolozi has been unlike any other I have experienced. With …
Some sightings stay with you long after they’ve ended. This was one of them. On the final afternoon drive of 2025, something unbelievable happened. Its always been my dream to …
After a week of unprecedented and highly unusual rain followed by moody, dramatic skies, it’s safe to say the landscape has been buzzing with wildlife. With all the moisture lingering …