The Newest Independent Leopards of Londolozi
Those of you familiar with the Leopards of Londolozi will know that we ascribe a name to each individual upon their becoming an adult. An ‘adult’ leopard, at least for …
Those of you familiar with the Leopards of Londolozi will know that we ascribe a name to each individual upon their becoming an adult. An ‘adult’ leopard, at least for …
Spending hours in the African Wilderness is a privilege. Primitive feelings of our inner, ancient self that we would otherwise never feel are brought to the surface. Feelings of absolute …
This week saw four consecutive days of solid rain, which is something we have not had in years. The rain was gentle which allowed the earth to soak up the …
A couple of weeks ago we ran the first of long-standing Londolozi guest and friend Graham Wood’s photo journals. We’ve been keeping everyone waiting for his second batch of pictures, …
From short pants, sunglasses, hats and light shirts, craving a dip in the pool, to thick jackets, long pants, ponchos and begging for the warmth of a fire, is what …
The far southern reaches of Londolozi are exciting to explore, mainly because they aren’t driven consistently. The south-eastern sector is particularly thick, and to be honest, actively tracking leopards down …
One of the perks of being a trainee ranger is that in the latter stages of the training period you get the opportunity to go on game drives with qualified …
As the heat and wind continue to rise it allows for some of the most spectacular sunsets I have ever witnessed. Dust-filled skies trap short wavelengths of light; as the …
After a heat wave of temperatures reaching the high thirties, it has been a chilly last few days with strong winds and far cooler temperatures. This made game viewing difficult …
The leopard dynamics at Londolozi are always in a state of flux, with subtle factors constantly at play. New leopards will suddenly appear on the scene and familiar individuals fade …
I don’t have too many recent photos to suggest that the Nkoveni female might be heavily pregnant. That’s mainly because I have only seen her twice in the last two …
It had been a few days of incredible experiences and unbelievable sightings yet lions were still on the list to be tracked and found. A clear, cool, crisp morning sent …
Sometimes things in the bush just seem to go your way. It was my guests’ last evening drive and we had been really lucky with what we had seen over …
Another week draws to a close and it’s the time to summarize the seven days in only a few pictures. As it is mid-winter and a time when predators thrive …
We were stopped admiring a beautiful dead Leadwood tree with a trunk so wide it must have been hundreds of years old. The morning light lit up the weathered silvery …