The Secretary Bird vs. The Nightjar, with an Unexpected Twist
The secretary bird is a large bird of prey that is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It’s known for its unique appearance, characterised by its long legs, a distinctive crest of …
The secretary bird is a large bird of prey that is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It’s known for its unique appearance, characterised by its long legs, a distinctive crest of …
“Habituation” – with regards to animals, habituation is a form of non-associative learning in which an animal’s innate response to a stimulus decreases after repeated or prolonged presentations of that …
The Londolozi Photographic Studio first opened its doors over ten years ago and was the first of its kind. From there it has transformed into something unique and remarkable. Situated …
Today, on our virtual safari, we’re embarking on something unique. We’re going to seize the opportunity to explore the extraordinary showdown between the Three Rivers Female and Nkoveni Female. Our …
In this week’s TWIP, and in the process of going through my latest camera roll, I found myself marvelling at the process of animal habituation and deep gratitude for the …
Not long ago, ranger Chris Taylor and I set out with our guests with no real goal in mind. We’d had a fantastic series of sightings and our two-vehicle team …
No single game drive is the same, and that’s one of the reasons we as guides and many of you reading this daily blog, come back again and again. Our …
In celebration of Women’s Month, we are shining a light on the golden thread of women that form part of our global Londolozi family. In a world that is ever-evolving …
Sitting with animals in this wilderness is some of the most powerful medicine you can get. Wait. Not just animals. The landscapes and the changing light have incredible power to …
“Red in the morning, Shepherd’s warning; Red in the night, Shepherd’s delight.” This saying has been a part of weather folklore for centuries. It holds the promise of predicting the …
A few months ago, I wrote about reptiles and, specifically, how crocodiles are able to regulate their core body heat in scorching summer weather. Today, I will delve into the …
While out on drive, there is often a lot of contemplation surrounding the fact that the largest mammals we see here are all herbivores. “A herbivore is an animal anatomically …
With winter in full swing, the bush is thinning out around this time. Being my favourite time of year for multiple reasons, I am savouring every moment. One thing I …
Upon hearing of the presence of the Nkoveni Female and her pair of cubs, along with an impala carcass, well into Londolozi, we make the decision to brave the uncertain …
I know we say this week in and week out, but genuinely, the past week to ten days has been some of the best game viewing we’ve had at Londolozi …