Close Encounters: What to do when an animal approaches?
The Ethics of Stillness in the Bush There is a particular atmosphere that settles over a vehicle when an animal decides to approach. It is an instinctive acknowledgement that, for …
The Ethics of Stillness in the Bush There is a particular atmosphere that settles over a vehicle when an animal decides to approach. It is an instinctive acknowledgement that, for …
The idea for this post actually came from a guest I had the other day. I was genuinely stumped by a question they asked: “What is the evolutionary advantage of …
The Hlambela 2:2 Male isn’t a new leopard to the Sabi Sands, having been born in the western sector in July 2018, making him approximately seven years old. He is …
Three hundred weeks. That’s roughly 2,100 days of showing up on a Sunday, whether the sun was shining, the rain was coming down in sheets, or the Wi-Fi was being …
With recent heavy rains, the reserve feels washed clean, and everything somehow seems fuller — deep, almost unbelievable greens in the grass, clouds building almost every afternoon, and that familiar …
Over the past few months, the territorial landscape around Londolozi has been quietly shifting. With the passing of the Nweti Male, the Nottens Male’s path has shifted and not in …
As we move into our summer months, October and November have brought a collection of unforgettable moments, with the wilderness turning lush and green and our camps filled with their …
Another week has come and gone at Londolozi, and for me, this was the week that summer truly announced itself. We have been blessed with substantial rain this week, and …
Another amazing week at Londolozi. This week showed that there is still not much certainty within the lion dynamics around us. The two Kambula lionesses and there six cubs are …
When heading out on a game drive, the soft light of dawn illuminates the footprints or traces of animals, whether predator or prey; each set of tracks tells its own …
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 …
A thought is only as important as it is in the moment — unless you give it a home. Daniel Kahneman, There’s a strange thing that happens out here. Days …
This past week at Londolozi has been one of shifting dynamics and quiet anticipation—a reminder that the wilderness is never still, only ever changing. The powerful Plains Camp Males made …
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 …
With the warm weather settling in, the bush has been buzzing with activity and unforgettable sightings. The Msuthlu Pride provided wonderful entertainment as the lionesses and cubs chased and played …