An Update On The Ntomi Male
The fascination and profound appreciation for the development of an individual animal in nature goes beyond mere interest; it engulfs the observer in a journey of discovery. Upon my arrival …
The fascination and profound appreciation for the development of an individual animal in nature goes beyond mere interest; it engulfs the observer in a journey of discovery. Upon my arrival …
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 …
Have you ever wondered how African wild dogs coordinate their activities, especially before embarking on a hunt? Wild dogs employ a myriad of vocalizations and non-vocal signals to communicate within …
Reflecting back in time to stories of the Robson’s 4:4 Male I can’t help but draw some similarities between him and the Maxim’s 5:3 Male. Quoting James Tyrrell: ‘I guess …
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 …
After the recent territorial dispute between the Nkoveni Female and Three Rivers Female a few months ago, we observed a significant shift in the Nkoveni Female’s territory towards the southern …
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 …
On this captivating New Year’s Eve, the crackling energy in the air isn’t just from the anticipation of bidding farewell to the old year; it was the electrifying news echoing …
Over the past two years, I have had the extraordinary privilege of being able to call Londolozi my home. This iconic African wilderness has been the backdrop to my journey …