The Jackalberry That Was Watching Us
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 …
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 …
Over the past year or so, along with his mother, The Shingi Male has definitely been one of the most viewed leopards at Londolozi. His beautifully rich golden coat and …
To say the least, it was an afternoon full of excitement and joy. Trevor, my tracker, and I headed out with a specific goal in mind: to find the Three …
Some discoveries in the bush happen by pure instinct. Others… happen 17 days later. This week’s Virtual Safari comes with a confession. While searching for the Ximungwe Female’s den a …
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 …
One cannot deny the value that the young Shingi Male has provided us with over the past two years in terms of some incredible sightings. Although sightings of him and …
There is still a lot of water around Londolozi! With all the excess water, it has made for some unreal photographic opportunities. The greenery, accompanied by epic sunrises and sunsets, …
The late afternoon light has a way of revealing the bush’s finer details. Shadows stretch, colours soften, and animals that remained hidden during the heat of the day begin to …
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 …
This week at Londolozi, we got a blunt reminder of who’s actually in charge out here. A massive weather system off the Mozambique coast has essentially rewritten the map, bringing …
The bush is alive and well. Recent further rainfall has transformed the landscape and with water comes life. Many of the images in this selection are from before the major …
I’ve been waiting a long time to write this one. Certain sightings feel less like an encounter and more like a moment you’ve been waiting for without realising it. This …
The bush has a way of keeping you humble. You can head out with a plan and a mission, but the “machinations” of the wilderness always have the final say. …