A Rare Chase – A Morning with the Makhatini Cheetah Family
We set out early from Tree Camp, bundled in blankets and warm jackets, with one clear goal in mind: finding the Makhatini Female and her three cubs. A report had …
We set out early from Tree Camp, bundled in blankets and warm jackets, with one clear goal in mind: finding the Makhatini Female and her three cubs. A report had …
Leopards are inherently territorial creatures. Both males and females begin establishing their own territories once they become independent from their mothers. For young females, this process is often a little …
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 …
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 …
As winter deepens across the Southern Hemisphere, the air turns crisp, the grasses fade to gold, and the bush hushes under the stillness of the season. With the cooler temperatures …
As the temperatures continue to dip and the mornings take on a cooler edge, the bushveld settles into the rhythm of the dry season. Autumn at Londolozi brings a golden …
At Londolozi, the interplay between predator and prey is a daily spectacle. More often than not, though, prey manage to evade the hunters stalking them. One misstep by the predator …
Today, I find myself reflecting on something that may seem like a small detail in the grand scheme of a safari experience—but for those of us who spend our days …
Just over a year ago, the Nkoveni Female was raising three young cubs in the very familiar dense vegetation of the Maxabene Riverbed. While two sadly didn’t make it, today, …
Over the past couple of months, a once-familiar presence in the far southeastern parts of the Londolozi reserve has now faded into absence. The Nweti Male, long regarded as the …
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” – Ansel Adams You’ve just landed on your dream safari. Binoculars around your neck, safari hat on your head, camera in hand …
We set out that morning with purpose. After a few drives without luck, we were determined to find the Three Rivers Female and her cub. We had a hunch they …
When I arrived at Londolozi, the Ntomi Male was one of the first young leopards I got to see. And so witnessing the timeline of his development thus far has …
Packs of wild dogs vary in size and we are very fortunate here at Londolozi to see several different packs. Today I want to focus on quite an interesting pack. …
One of the very first things we do when welcoming guests to Londolozi is ask about their interests for the duration of their stay. It’s not just polite small talk—it …