A Bittersweet Morning with the Three Rivers Female and the Maxims Male
Trying to maximize our time out in the bush on my guests’ last game drive, we set off into the wilderness at first light. We had planned to drive out …
Trying to maximize our time out in the bush on my guests’ last game drive, we set off into the wilderness at first light. We had planned to drive out …
Today’s blog is going to take you through an afternoon permanently etched in my memory, culminating in a sighting many dream of—a spectacular first for me. Learning to adapt swiftly …
Few, if any prides at Londolozi carry with them the same sense of longing for success as the Tsalala Pride does. The history of the Tsalala Pride is steeped with …
This is now the time of year that the regrowth of the bush escalates. We have had some rain and now with the warm humid weather the grass shoots up …
A little over three months ago a few of the rangers, trackers and their very fortunate guests at Londolozi witnessed an epic territory battle between the Three Rivers Female and …
A trigger is a stimulus that evokes a negative emotion often associated with past events or traumas. These days the term “trigger” is used more loosely as something that sparks …
Often touted as the most adaptable (and adept for that matter) predator, leopards are found from the mountains surrounding Cape Town, to Kalahari deserts, the thick mountainous forests of central …
Many guests arrive at Londolozi eager to see the Big 5 (lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants, and rhinos). However, there is such a variety of animals in the Sabi Sands that …
One of my favourite things about being a Londolozi Ranger is that you never quite know what each game drive has in store. The unpredictability of the bush creates constant …
In my previous blog, I wrote about the healing power of a few plants that I have learned about during my time at Londolozi. This is only a tiny percentage …
“Time flies whilst you’re having fun” We’ve all heard this saying before and to an extent I believe it to be true. Whether it’s the fun we have as rangers …
This past week has been a tapestry of sightings of Leopards, Lions and Elephants. The birding has also been fantastic with the arrival of the last remaining migratory species. There …
In the heart of Africa’s diverse ecosystems, the mighty hippopotamus emerges as an unexpected yet influential force shaping the environment. While often recognised for their imposing size and semi-aquatic lifestyle, …
After initially fleeing from their natal pride with the arrival of the Ndhzenga Males, the Nstevu Breakaway Pride is still keeping their distance from the dominant force to the east …
The Kingfisher: quite possibly the most appropriately named bird in the animal kingdom. Kingfishers are a family of diverse birds found in every continent except Antarctica, and they’ve evolved to …