Clash of The Titans: The Majestic Askari Ritual of Elephant Bulls
The afternoon began under that familiar golden light that settles over the bush in late summer. Long shadows stretched across the landscape as we set out with our guests. Our …
The afternoon began under that familiar golden light that settles over the bush in late summer. Long shadows stretched across the landscape as we set out with our guests. Our …
For a while, we thought she might be gone. The Ngungwe Young Female hadn’t been seen for months, and each quiet morning made the absence feel heavier. Young leopards can …
With some scientific background in the wildlife field, I often try to stay up to date with new scientific findings. A recent study titled “All in the Details: A First Assessment …
As we approach the end of yet another spectacular year in the bush, with many exciting stories and adventures to look forward to in the next, we’re also excited to …
This week unfolded as a combination of big and small moments and encounters – elephants drifting across the airstrip, zebra stallions sparring, wild dog pups filling the clearings with their …
The idea for this post actually came from a guest I had the other day. I was genuinely stumped by a question they asked: “What is the evolutionary advantage of …
The Hlambela 2:2 Male isn’t a new leopard to the Sabi Sands, having been born in the western sector in July 2018, making him approximately seven years old. He is …
With recent heavy rains, the reserve feels washed clean, and everything somehow seems fuller — deep, almost unbelievable greens in the grass, clouds building almost every afternoon, and that familiar …
Amidst the lush summer vegetation, rain-filled waterholes, blooming wild flowers and harmonious calls of all the birds ready to breed, it’s the perfect time of year to try and spend …
Over the past week, the dynamics of the Kambula pride have shifted in a way that is fascinating to watch unfold. We have long suspected that two of the lionesses …
Reaching independence is one of the bigger milestones in a leopard’s life, and the once-named Nkoveni Young Male has now reached that point. After a few weeks of deliberation within …
There’s something about wild dogs that captures the imagination like few other animals can. Their energy, their cooperation, and the sheer unpredictability of their movements make every encounter unforgettable. Over …
A thought is only as important as it is in the moment — unless you give it a home. Daniel Kahneman, There’s a strange thing that happens out here. Days …
This past week at Londolozi has been one of shifting dynamics and quiet anticipation—a reminder that the wilderness is never still, only ever changing. The powerful Plains Camp Males made …
In July this year, we wrote about the evolving relationship between the Three Rivers female and her daughter, who was beginning to spend short periods of time away from her …