Leopard Lineages: The Legacy of Sunset Bend
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Vast, open grasslands stretched to the horizon, the golden glow of tall yellow grass swaying gently in the breeze. The sun hangs low in a blue sky mosaicked with clouds, …
The start of Autumn. The autumn days are in full swing all around us here at Londolozi. The rainy clouds still persist, the autumn sunrises are shades of pink, purple, …
The African wilderness is a place of constant change. Seasons shift, temperatures fluctuate, and the wildlife must adapt to survive. At Londolozi, we experience sweltering summers and crisp, dry winters, …
Water is the lifeblood of Londolozi and we are very fortunate to have that in abundance at this time of year. A couple weeks ago we had a beautiful downpour …
Nature most definitely is the ultimate tinkerer. She seems never to be satisfied with what is and instead constantly upgrades the performance of everything on Earth simultaneously. The point I …