Four Leopards and a Hyena
One of my favourite things about being a Londolozi Ranger is that you never quite know what each game drive has in store. The unpredictability of the bush creates constant …
One of my favourite things about being a Londolozi Ranger is that you never quite know what each game drive has in store. The unpredictability of the bush creates constant …
In my previous blog, I wrote about the healing power of a few plants that I have learned about during my time at Londolozi. This is only a tiny percentage …
“Time flies whilst you’re having fun” We’ve all heard this saying before and to an extent I believe it to be true. Whether it’s the fun we have as rangers …
In the heart of Africa’s diverse ecosystems, the mighty hippopotamus emerges as an unexpected yet influential force shaping the environment. While often recognised for their imposing size and semi-aquatic lifestyle, …
The Kingfisher: quite possibly the most appropriately named bird in the animal kingdom. Kingfishers are a family of diverse birds found in every continent except Antarctica, and they’ve evolved to …
It’s been another incredible week out in the Londolozi wilderness, with many different sightings of the predators. In classic Londolozi fashion, the big cats feature most, with a decent amount …
During my time at Londolozi, I have been very fortunate to witness the Nkoveni Female excel in her role as a mother. Motherhood as a leopard is incredibly challenging. Statistically …
And just like that it is now November: It’s as if someone waved a magic wand and everything turned green. But seriously, within a week the reserve has taken another …
There’s a lot of beauty in the ordinary things. Isn’t that the point? After reading an incredible book by Jackie Higgins: Sentient, I have found myself delving deeper into what that …
My default way of looking at the world is through a creative lens, so the beauty of wildlife and nature that surrounds me at Londolozi never fails to inspire and …
The Three Rivers Young Male has been seen a number of times recently and it is about time we gave an update on him. He is doing very well and …
In this world, it is inevitable that all living organisms age and die – sadly, there is no way of escaping death. But not all organisms follow the same pattern …
Over the last week, the predator viewing around the reserve has been nothing short of spectacular. After receiving our first dose of rainfall this summer, we are grateful to have …
In a constantly evolving world, one animal has in fact changed very little over the millennia. The Nile crocodile is perfectly suited to its environment and has been this way …
This week was full of rare sightings for me. In the over five years of working here at Londolozi, this week was the first time I saw mating crocodiles, or …