The Fascinating Symbolism of Feathers
A unique characteristic that we as humans possess is the ability to assign meaning to objects. From early humans engraving shells used as symbolic jewellery to wedding bands worn by …
A unique characteristic that we as humans possess is the ability to assign meaning to objects. From early humans engraving shells used as symbolic jewellery to wedding bands worn by …
The outlook is bleak. Let’s get that out the way. Without any conclusive proof of the death of a leopard, it is impossible to say for sure within a few …
We heard the hyenas from a long way away; just under four kilometres from a quick Google Earth reference. Hyena whoops are a regular sound in the night or early …
Some days you just get lucky. Chris Goodman and I were driving around near the Sand River when we heard a bushbuck bark down in the palm thickets. Knowing the …
Witnessing something packed with action, that’s jaw dropping and puts you on the edge of your seat while out on safari doesn’t happen quite as often as pictures might convey. …
While most predators are opportunists, leopards are generally accepted to be the most adaptable of the lot. Their solitary nature lends itself nicely to adaptability, and their wide distribution across …
It’s been chilly! Every morning we set out on safari we are all wrapped in multiple layers of attempted warmth. Blankets and hot water bottles have been well-utilized. Almost every …
Many of you would have noticed a new face popping up in our posts over the last few weeks; it seems that it’s a face that many of you are …
Leopards will always be one of the most sought-after animals here, for guests, rangers and trackers alike. Their beautiful rosettes blended into the changing vegetation, dappled light whether it be …
Whoever the closest glove retailer is, they were probably doing a roaring trade off the Londolozi guides recently, as a cold snap took morning game drive temperatures down to just …
I was preparing myself for my second visit to Londolozi with – as you may imagine – a lot of excitement. Long before the actual trip, I was thinking back …
It has been an exciting week at Londolozi. The May chill has allowed many of the predators to be active late into the morning, providing us with some spectacular game …
Temperatures are dropping and the night sky is visible for longer. If this time of change can’t be felt, it most definitely can be seen. Although some late rains have …
With the inevitable demise of the Majingilane male lion coalition the Birmingham male lions have been showcasing their strength, dominance and power through the eastern sections of Londolozi. Their deep, …
Misty mornings have begun to fill the valleys and low lying areas of Londolozi; gone are the days of setting out on drive with a pair of shorts and short …