The Track and Find – A Science, an Art, a Connection
“The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” ― Albert Einstein, The …
“The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” ― Albert Einstein, The …
With the Nkoveni female being seen scent marking regularly around the Londolozi airstrip, it is becoming quite clear that she has expanded her territory further west into areas where her …
The best way to find the big cats is to look at birds. Or anything else small really. Sounds silly, I know, but it is when the vehicle is switched …
We’ve written before about how a leopard’s star can rise and fall, and certain individuals are sought after at certain times more than others. In 2013 we published a piece …
The Sparta pride made a welcome return to Londolozi, moving through the open woodland areas south and west of the Maxabene, before eventually settling near the Tugwaan riverbed, with one of …
Moving his hand swiftly upwards, tracker Freddy Ngobeni indicated for me to stop, as he had just heard the chattering alarm call of a squirrel. I immediately switched off the …
According to tradition, the 29th February is the day on which women propose to men, rather than the other way around. This doesn’t really have much to do with this …
Rangers and trackers were fortunate this week to have the team from Nikon conducting a photographic workshop at Londolozi. Obviously on a photographic course one wants things to photograph, and …
Having just returned from my two week break I was as eager as ever to get back into the bush – to see what was in store for me and …
Breathe. Allow the adrenaline to soak through your body. Be aware of every sound, every smell, every sight. Become completely immersed in the present moment, observing even the slightest nuances …
There is change in the air. All of a sudden there is the slightest sign in the bush that the seasons have begun to swing. It is a very subtle …
It was a mixed week, with some quiet days of leopard behaviour. My absolute top sighting was all four of the Majingilane emerging from out of the mist to cross …
Horns come in all shapes and sizes and so it is that we dedicate a blog to the sometimes weird and wonderful shapes that not only distinguish each animal but …
I have had the recent privilege to begin my work cycle with a five night Photographic Safari, that took myself, my tracker Life, and my two guests to the most …
I have tried again and again to come up with a day-to-day account of our stay, or to summarize by game drive, but nothing could do it justice. I have …