The Legacy of the Maxim’s Male Leopard
More often than not, when we talk about the lineages of leopards, we focus on the female leopards that inhabit Londolozi and their offspring. This focus is understandable for reasons …
More often than not, when we talk about the lineages of leopards, we focus on the female leopards that inhabit Londolozi and their offspring. This focus is understandable for reasons …
We set off into the northern reaches of the reserve on a quest to find a leopard, but along the way, we were pleasantly sidetracked by a herd of elephants …
With nature’s calendar dictating the start of spring last week, and the first drizzle of rain already – we are officially in a new season. The changes are subtle, but …
On a cold blustery morning, we spend a long time following an enormous male leopard on a territorial patrol. The Nweti Male is the dominant male across a huge territory …
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl This quote has been sticking with me a lot lately, I even speak about the magical wonders of …
Male leopard dynamics seem to be ever-changing, a constant ebb and flow of territory taken and given. With movements of females, young offspring reaching maturity as well as pressure from …
The morning started with the unmistakable sound of impala and kudu alarm calls, echoing through the bush. We knew a predator was nearby, and our search led us to the …
As the seasons have shifted into spring, we can slowly but surely expect the bush to start blooming and reveal an incredible diversity of wildlife and the buzz of energy …
This blog is as much a reminder to myself as it is to you, the reader. With most people in the Southern Hemisphere welcoming spring on the 1st of September …
Life in the African bush is a world where the unexpected is the only certainty. Every opportunity we get to explore this wonderful wilderness brings with it the promise of …
On a recent afternoon, I found myself perched in one of the most picturesque sections of the Sand River, eagerly awaiting a spectacular sunset and with it the mesmerizing activity …
As we begin to approach the end of our dry season it is hard not to reflect on how the golden hues and dusty auburn shades of winter have provided …
The dry month of August has provided unobscured views of subjects and beautiful golden light in the early morning and late evenings. Being Women’s Month in South Africa, I find …
Have you ever wondered why the damp wood of trees doesn’t immediately begin to rot after a heavy thunderstorm? Or how aquatic plants, like mangroves, manage to thrive with their …
Leopard sightings in the southeastern parts of Londolozi have always been exceptional, and recently, they’ve been more remarkable than ever. Two mothers, both with cubs at that playful age where …