Learning from Life
I must preface this post with the fact that there will be a part two to this blog, as the nature of living and working out here at Londolozi, there …
I must preface this post with the fact that there will be a part two to this blog, as the nature of living and working out here at Londolozi, there …
Goosebumps. From the moment the aircraft wheels touch down on African soil and your first safari is about to begin or your long-awaited return to Londolozi has finally arrived, all …
We start this week’s Virtual Safari absolutely baffled as we come around the corner to find the Mashaba Female and her two cubs walking down the road towards the Southern …
We can be safe to say that winter has come and gone, and the daytime temperatures begin to sore as summer is fast approaching. This has not affected the game …
The day started with no real plan. We’d had a couple of really fun and beautiful sightings and now was an afternoon to see where the wind would blow us. …
Londolozi’s love affair with leopards dates back to when John Varty and Elmon Mhlongo first started tracking and viewing leopards regularly in the 70’s. An exercise that has become known …
It’s pretty hard to describe life at Londolozi purely as ‘work’. The opportunity we get as rangers to head out into the bush every day to view magnificent wildlife and …
If you are familiar with the Leopards of Londolozi, you will know that each individual leopard is referred to by a unique name. As rangers, we are often asked about …
After hearing that the Plaque Rock Female might have moved her cubs to a new den we decide to head there on our way back to camp on a windy …
As we head out from camp on a morning drive we hear that Barry had managed to find the Tsalala Female moving along the Sand River. We decide to join …
This week we enjoy a predator-rich and diverse week of fantastic sightings. The cool winter morning has meant that activity lasts long after the sun has risen with the golden …
Often venturing into the northern reaches of Londolozi, we embark on a mission to explore some of the more scenic parts of the reserve. The “North” as we call it …
Now fully in the swing of winter, the colours are truly standing out making many of the sightings stunning photographic opportunities. Although a somewhat predator-heavy week was perfectly punctuated with …
As you spend more time observing animal behaviour, you often start to wonder what life is like from their perspective. The discussion usually leads to a comparison of predators versus …
When it comes to planning holidays far from home, I am the kind of person who firmly believes that the world is large enough that you shouldn’t go back to …