Designed to Disappear
There are few moments in the bush more humbling than staring directly at a leopard and not seeing it. It happens more often than you might think. A tracker points …
There are few moments in the bush more humbling than staring directly at a leopard and not seeing it. It happens more often than you might think. A tracker points …
I thought it’s time for another edition of looking through my photographic archives (in a similar vein to previous blogs I wrote in October last year and February this year). …
One of the biggest differences between male and female leopards is the way they use space. While females establish their territories around food, water and safe places to raise cubs, …
In 100 years of Safari, the leopard has become the animal most synonymous with Londolozi. We have watched them from the same riparian thickets for generations, named their bloodlines, tracked …
The past week has reminded us just how diverse winter at Londolozi can be. Very cool mornings, clear skies, and golden afternoon light created the perfect backdrop for some memorable …
There is a particular moment that often comes after guests return home from safari. Life settles back into familiar routines, and gradually the contrast begins to emerge. A busy morning, …
I’ve been taking wildlife photographs for the past four years, and it was about time that I decided to try a new piece of equipment from the Londolozi Photographic Studio. …
The winter months often bring some of the best leopard viewing of the year. With the vegetation thinning out and the cooler temperatures encouraging more daytime activity, it is a …
As June draws to a close, winter has firmly established itself across the reserve. The mornings now arrive with a distinct chill, often requiring an extra layer or two as …
One recent morning, we set out in search of the Shingi Male Leopard. These days, he can be quite difficult to find due to his nomadic tendencies, meaning there is …
There is an indescribable energy in the movement of a territorial male leopard. It is unlike watching younger nomadic males, whose movements often appear uncertain and exploratory. A dominant male …
Settling into the busyness of a winter season in the bush, mornings like the one we had the other day are few and far between. With full camps, radios constantly …
When I started training at the start of 2020, little did I know I would still be here over six years later. My first leopard at Londolozi was the Plaque …
Well into the throes of winter, the mornings now arrive with a distinct chill, often accompanied by a veil of mist that hangs low over the open clearings before the …
We haven’t put out many updates on the Tsalala Female recently, and so I thought this would be a great time to do so. For much of the last few …