A Morning To Remember

Ross Cheshire July 17, 2025 9

It’s mornings like this that remind me why we wake before the sun and set off into the bush with no real script—just the hope that the wilderness will reveal …

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Kambula Pride Of Lions At A Crossroads: What Lies Ahead for the Next Generation

Barry Bath July 14, 2025 12

It’s a season of uncertainty and transformation in the lion dynamics at Londolozi. The Kambula Pride of lions, once a cohesive unit of five adult lionesses and their offspring, is …

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The Week In Pictures #709

Keagan Chasenski July 11, 2025 4 23

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 …

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Cheetahs: The Outliers of the Cat World?

Keagan Chasenski June 24, 2025 13

Over the last few weeks, we, as always, have been treated to some truly special sightings. None more so than regular viewing of the Makhatini Female and her three cubs. …

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A Mother’s Sacrifice: The Nkoveni Female Leopard and Her Son’s Hefty Appetite

Jess Shillaw June 23, 2025 2 21

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 …

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Male Leopards west of camp

Ross Cheshire June 17, 2025 3 12

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 …

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Leopard Lineages: The Legacy of Sunset Bend

Barry Bath June 4, 2025 7 11

Certain legacies in the bush are hard to ignore. You feel them in the way animals behave around one another, in the routes they walk, even in the way the …

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The Week in Pictures #703

Jess Shillaw May 30, 2025 4 37

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 …

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Another Pack of Two Wild Dogs

Ross Cheshire May 6, 2025 7

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. …

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Unlocking the Secrets of Painted Dog Scent Marking

Jess Shillaw April 29, 2025 7

The African painted dog (Lycaon pictus) is a creature of remarkable complexity. Known for their intricate social structure, cooperative hunting, and vocal communications, these animals have long fascinated wildlife researchers …

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Lions along the Sand River

Ross Cheshire April 28, 2025 10

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 …

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Leopards of Londolozi: Naming, Spot Patterns and Identification

Matt Rochford April 24, 2025 9

If you’ve ever visited Londolozi or followed the stories of the Leopards of Londolozi, you might have noticed that each individual leopard is given a unique name. It’s a detail …

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The Week In Pictures #697

Nick Tennick April 18, 2025 4 19

This Week in Pictures features numerous leopard shots, Wild Dogs on the airstrip, as well as the Ndzhenga Coalition, along with some interesting landscape photographs. On the leopard front, we …

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Did You Know: How is Honey Made?

Nick Tennick April 15, 2025 9

As a field guide at Londolozi, I have the pleasure of welcoming and guiding visitors from around the globe through the beauty of the African bushveld. Many of these guests …

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The Butterflies of Londolozi: A Seasonal Spectacle

Barry Bath April 9, 2025 8

I am always astounded by the changes that happen in the Bushveld, and nowhere is this more apparent than when returning from vacation. Within a matter of weeks, the landscape …

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