The Signs We Almost Miss
There is a certain magic in knowing that something is there without actually being able to see it. The bush is constantly speaking, although much of what it says is …
There is a certain magic in knowing that something is there without actually being able to see it. The bush is constantly speaking, although much of what it says is …
Another week in the Londolozi wilderness has come and gone, and as we continue through the heart of winter, the reserve seems to offer up some of the finest conditions …
In my previous blog, I looked at why male leopards hold territories and what it means for a male to establish and defend his own space. Female leopards are territorial …
It seems after my recent blog “Who will my Fiftieth leopard at Londolozi be?” there have been a few newcomers, and so now, with much anticipation, I await to see …
Winter in the bush has a way of slowing down time just enough for you to take it all in. The crisp morning air, the golden low-angled light framing wide …
June and July brought the magic of winter to Londolozi: crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and a season filled with moments worth remembering. From celebrating our iconic leopards with the launch …
There are few moments in the bush more humbling than staring directly at a leopard and not seeing it. It happens more often than you might think. A tracker points …
If you have read any of my other blogs, you will know I enjoy leaning towards the more scientific topics, and this one is no different. It normally starts with …
One of the biggest differences between male and female leopards is the way they use space. While females establish their territories around food, water and safe places to raise cubs, …
Late one afternoon, Joy and I set out with our guests in search of the elusive Ximungwe Female. As we approached a prominent four-way crossing in central Londolozi, Joy suddenly …
In 100 years of Safari, the leopard has become the animal most synonymous with Londolozi. We have watched them from the same riparian thickets for generations, named their bloodlines, tracked …
I’ve been taking wildlife photographs for the past four years, and it was about time that I decided to try a new piece of equipment from the Londolozi Photographic Studio. …
The winter months often bring some of the best leopard viewing of the year. With the vegetation thinning out and the cooler temperatures encouraging more daytime activity, it is a …
Settling into the busyness of a winter season in the bush, mornings like the one we had the other day are few and far between. With full camps, radios constantly …
There is a noticeable shift that happens the moment you step off a vehicle and begin walking in the bush. The landscape changes scale. Distances suddenly feel greater. Sounds become …