The Lion, The Leopards and the Knobthorn
On a recent afternoon, we set off in search of leopard. Fortune would have it that we had some strong leads to follow in that a group of guests that …
On a recent afternoon, we set off in search of leopard. Fortune would have it that we had some strong leads to follow in that a group of guests that …
It starts with that heart-stopping moment that I see Prof’s hand twitch; his fingers splay out from the handle on the bonnet of the Land Rover, that subtle signal to …
A fairly unusually hot week for the middle of winter saw temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius (97 Fahrenheit), reminding us of the warmth of summer. If the heat continues any …
Halfway into a three-week stay with my guests, we wanted to do something slightly different for our morning game drive. Most of our great sightings so far were in the …
For the most part, when one thinks of male lions on Londolozi, the Birmingham coalition comes to mind. These are not the only male lions that hold territory on the …
We left camp with the distant sound of lions roaring in the south eastern parts of the reserve, an area where the Ntsevu pride has been dominant for some time …
This Week in Video will be released tomorrow. But for today’s story; many of you will have heard that the Othawa male – the dominant male lion of the Mhangeni …
This week we start off with an afternoon with elephants as they quench their thirst at some of the larger waterholes on the reserve. Processionary caterpillars on a brisk morning …
In last week’s TWIP I alluded to how the lions on and around Londolozi had “gone to ground”, so to speak. We just could not find any! Now, I do …
Picture this: it’s 6.00 AM, you’re on the game drive vehicle and the fresh air is whistling past your face. Our objective for the morning is to find lions. Our …
I was recently sorting through some old photographs of mine when I came across a few images of the Southern Pride which I took quite a long time ago. I …
First up, the answer to yesterday’s Bird ID Challenge: The three birds in question were Amur Falcons. Almost all of them have departed now for their long migration back to …
Now that we’re heading into autumn at Londolozi, a few things are beginning to change. The early mornings have a noticeable crispness, something that they lacked during the summer. The …
It was still dark when ranger Chris Taylor and I met in the Ranger’s Room. Over a cup of coffee we decided on a plan. Our mission was simple; attempt …
It’s been a fairly slow leopard week, with long grass and only a couple of vehicles out making sightings hard to come by. Cloudy and windy conditions have made for …