Finding A Leopard On A Bush Walk | Virtual Safari #298
There’s something special about a bush walk. The pace is slower, the senses sharper, and the wilderness feels a little more alive when you’re on foot. And for Ranger Kelsey …
There’s something special about a bush walk. The pace is slower, the senses sharper, and the wilderness feels a little more alive when you’re on foot. And for Ranger Kelsey …
“No one anointed us ruler of this kingdom. It is not ours to own. We are simply one of the animal species on our planet; not separate, not superior. We …
There’s something about wild dogs that captures the imagination like few other animals can. Their energy, their cooperation, and the sheer unpredictability of their movements make every encounter unforgettable. Over …
In July this year, we wrote about the evolving relationship between the Three Rivers female and her daughter, who was beginning to spend short periods of time away from her …
For four days, a quiet stretch of riverine woodland along the Maxabene became the focal point for the Nkoveni Female Leopard and her 20-month-old son. They had two impala carcasses …
With the last stretch of 2025 already here and summer in full swing, I’ve been thinking back to what was happening in the bush around this time last year. So …
There’s a particular heaviness that settles over the bush when a young life simply vanishes without explanation. No dramatic scene. No obvious answers. Just an absence that grows more profound …
You can always feel when it’s about to rain in the bush. There’s a quiet tension in the air, and then a slight breeze picks up from nowhere that tells …
This week’s Virtual Safari takes on a slightly lighter tone; it’s a blend of beauty, calm, and a little humour from the bush. It began as we made our way …
Thanks to the recent comments on Ross’s blog, just a few days ago, it dawned on me with a slight jolt of guilt that we hadn’t actually shared the news …
Watching the Xinkhova Female grow from an adventurous youngster into an independent leopard has been an incredible journey. Approaching five years old, she has certainly reached sexual maturity, a stage …
This week’s Virtual Safari is packed with surprises, drama, and pure magic. From leopards on boulders to cheetahs outwitted by vultures. We begin by following the Nhlanguleni Female, whose story …
As winter slowly fades and spring begins to unfold, August and September have brought a collection of unforgettable moments, both in the wilderness and within the lodge. In this blog, …
This past week truly highlights Londolozi’s love of leopards as we have been blessed by an abundance of unbelievable leopard sightings. Leopards mating. Leopards drinking. Leopards patrolling. Leopards snarling. Leopards …
Every ecosystem has its unsung heroes. In the African bushveld, there are certain animal species without which the entire system would look, feel, and function completely differently. It is distinctly …