Embracing the Winds of South Africa
South Africa, a land of diverse landscapes and rich culture, is blessed with a phenomenon that shapes its interior regions – the winds. From the powerful gusts that sweep across …
South Africa, a land of diverse landscapes and rich culture, is blessed with a phenomenon that shapes its interior regions – the winds. From the powerful gusts that sweep across …
This week in pictures epitomises summer for me. The bush has never been thicker – and a wash of abundant green fills every nook and cranny, adding a gorgeous bokeh …
Often, as rangers, we find ourselves swept up in the thrill of tracking high-profile predators, but there’s a certain magic in observing the quieter moments, like a journey of giraffe …
High-key photography, what is this? A basic explanation of a high-key image is an image in which the lighting ratio is reduced, or more simply put, an image in which …
I recently stumbled upon an article written by Heather Browning and Arthur Viet, titled “Positive Wild Animal Welfare“, found in the journal Biology & Philosophy. I love multi-dimensional approaches to …
The language of the wilderness is an important skill to attain when pursuing the little treasures the bush leaves for us here at Londolozi. It is an art that one …
A baboon is a fascinating creature rarely encountered on a game drive at Londolozi, and their behaviour never fails to captivate. Recently, a rare sighting of a male baboon devouring …
The New Year is in full swing, and 2024 promises to be a bright one. The season rainfall is sitting at 328.2mm, and there is lots of water around. With …
A favourite game (read trick) of myself and tracker Ray Mabilane to play with guests is chameleon spotting. I, for one, have never won, nor can I remember a guest …
coalition noun a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. In the context of lions and other social big cats, a coalition refers to a …
Today’s blog is going to take you through an afternoon permanently etched in my memory, culminating in a sighting many dream of—a spectacular first for me. Learning to adapt swiftly …
As we stand on the brink of a new year, I have no doubt that 2024 will bring many more special sightings and stories from the Londolozi wilderness. Amid this …
The afternoon started as many of the afternoons do here at Londolozi; charged with anticipation. Leopard viewing had been somewhat harder than usual, an understandable trade-off for the spectacular lion …
I’ll start off by saying that this is a blog I have been wanting to write for a long time now. With the end of the year approaching and it …
Few, if any prides at Londolozi carry with them the same sense of longing for success as the Tsalala Pride does. The history of the Tsalala Pride is steeped with …