The Week in Pictures #694

Kirsten Joscelyne March 28, 2025 5 16

As we transition from the warmth of summer into the crisp embrace of autumn, the landscape around us is transforming in subtle yet spectacular ways. The sun, now lower in …

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The Week in Pictures #693

Jess Shillaw March 21, 2025 1 19

The start of Autumn. The autumn days are in full swing all around us here at Londolozi. The rainy clouds still persist, the autumn sunrises are shades of pink, purple, …

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The Oxpecker – A friend or foe?

Nick Tennick March 20, 2025 10

There are few birds as iconic in the African bushveld as the Oxpecker. On a game drive at Londolozi, spotting these small yet tenacious birds darting across the backs of …

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Shenanigans At Shingi Dam- Elephants Swimming and Hippos Fighting

Kate Tennick March 19, 2025 10

Some drives or moments immediately become highly ranked as a top memory in our tenure as a guide. An experience which you just know is going to be something you …

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An Update and Morning with the Xinzele Female Leopard

Nic Martin March 18, 2025 1 16

It’s often said that patience is rewarded in the bush and on this particular morning, that sentiment rang true as we spent two enthralling hours following the Xinzele Female. Having …

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Hibernation & Aestivation – How Animals Survive the Extremes

Keagan Chasenski March 17, 2025 8

The African wilderness is a place of constant change. Seasons shift, temperatures fluctuate, and the wildlife must adapt to survive. At Londolozi, we experience sweltering summers and crisp, dry winters, …

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The Sand River- Prime Leopard Real Estate

Ross Cheshire March 13, 2025 3 11

Water is the lifeblood of Londolozi and we are very fortunate to have that in abundance at this time of year. A couple weeks ago we had a beautiful downpour …

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The Rhythm of Reproduction: How Nature Fine-tunes Mating Cycles

Keagan Chasenski March 11, 2025 14

Nature most definitely is the ultimate tinkerer. She seems never to be satisfied with what is and instead constantly upgrades the performance of everything on Earth simultaneously. The point I …

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The Unsung Heroes of the African Bush: Vultures

Barry Bath March 10, 2025 7

Vultures are often misunderstood creatures, yet their role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem is invaluable. At Londolozi, these scavengers perform an essential function, ensuring that nothing goes to …

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Myths and Folklore of Bird Feathers: Mystical Plumes Across Cultures

Jess Shillaw March 5, 2025 5

Bird feathers have historically held a profound place in myths, folklore, and cultural traditions. Revered for their connection to the heavens and their association with the spiritual realm, feathers have been …

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How Do Leopard Cubs Learn How To Hunt?

Nick Tennick March 3, 2025 2 14

The other day, I witnessed one of the most incredible leopard hunts, which guide Bryce Trodd explains in another blog post. During the sighting, I was very intrigued by the …

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The Week In Pictures #690

Reece Biehler February 28, 2025 3 14

Summer is well and truly in full swing at Londolozi! The bush has been teeming with life and we have been treated to some pretty spectacular sightings. The bush has …

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Why Are All the Elephant Bulls in Musth?

Reece Biehler February 24, 2025 11

At the start of the rainy season, Londolozi felt strangely empty of elephants. As the first storms rolled in over the Kruger National Park – often receiving rain before us …

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The Week In Pictures #689

Nick Tennick February 21, 2025 1 27

The first two months of 2025 have finally seen the arrival of some much-needed rain in the Lowveld of South Africa. In the pictures below you will see a very …

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Introducing the New Nikon 180-400mm f/4 Lens: A Wildlife Photographer’s Dream

Kirsten Joscelyne February 18, 2025 1 15

The Londolozi Photographic Studio has a wide range of Nikon and Canon, camera bodies and lenses for rental during your stay. Depending on your level of photographic experience or desire …

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