What Came First – The Termite Mound or the Tree?
Across Londolozi, termite mounds are a constant feature. Some stand tall and weathered, others blend into thickets, slowly being reclaimed by time. They are more than just piles of earth—many …
Across Londolozi, termite mounds are a constant feature. Some stand tall and weathered, others blend into thickets, slowly being reclaimed by time. They are more than just piles of earth—many …
This week’s Virtual Safari is packed with action, drama, and rare sightings that remind us just how unpredictable life in the wild can be. From a leopard attempting to eat …
This was a leopard, lion and cheetah-filled week in the bush! On the leopard front, it’s been a privilege to spend time with some leopards that I do not get …
Over the last few weeks, we, as always, have been treated to some truly special sightings. None more so than regular viewing of the Makhatini Female and her three cubs. …
Out here in the heart of Londolozi, a young male leopard is starting to make his presence known. The Nkoveni Young Male, now nearing independence, is growing fast—not just in …
As we reflect on the week that’s been—crisp winter mornings giving way to warm, sunlit days—we’ve been privileged to witness a wonderful array of wildlife across the reserve. From dramatic …
As the cooler months approach and winter begins to settle in here at Londolozi, the bush comes alive with the unmistakable sounds of rutting impalas. Deep snorts, loud grunts, and …
Just west of camp, a fascinating shift is unfolding in the male leopard landscape. Three powerful individuals—each experienced, each with something to prove—are converging around the Sand River, jostling for …
Winter has definitely set in here at Londolozi, bringing with it those beautiful golden hues that we so strongly associate with this time of year. With the landscape opening up …
It’s never easy receiving unsettling news regarding any of the Londolozi leopards, especially when it involves one of the most well-known leopards. Word came in from Ranger Jerry Sibiya a …
Autumn has settled gently over the African bush, bringing with it a welcome crispness to the air. As the landscape begins its quiet transformation, the light shifts, lower in the …
Certain legacies in the bush are hard to ignore. You feel them in the way animals behave around one another, in the routes they walk, even in the way the …
As the days grow shorter and we fall into the winter months, there’s a subtle shift in the rhythm of life. For some, this change might feel like the onset …
There’s a moment, usually just before dawn, when the bush still lies in darkness, the horizon only hinting at the approaching sun. It’s in that silence that you hear it—a …
Few experiences in the bush are more rewarding than following the life of a leopard from birth to independence, especially when you’ve had the privilege of witnessing it from the …