Life at Play ~ Children on Safari
I’ve always believed that we are all the best versions of ourselves when we are at play. I feel so energised by my surroundings, and I find that I draw …
I’ve always believed that we are all the best versions of ourselves when we are at play. I feel so energised by my surroundings, and I find that I draw …
As a ranger, we are not really supposed to just have one favourite animal but for me, I can’t deny it and not say that one of my favourite animals …
Many guests have asked me what do leopard cubs do when their mother leaves them at their den site? The mother leopard, in this case the Picadilly female will leave …
Dean de la Rey and I were out early, hoping to find the Mhangeni pride which no one had found the previous evening. They had been down in the southern …
It was the sound of trumpeting that drew our attention. Often when encountering a predator, herds of elephants with young calves will trumpet, squeal and rumble loudly in agitation. As …
Editor’s Note: During a flurry of exciting wildlife sightings at the time, this post never got published. The story and sentiment remain unchanged though, and we felt it was valid …
Well, the pack of two with their pups continue to pull the wool over our eyes. Last we knew they had headed east out of Londolozi. We hadn’t seen them …
As do most weeks in the bush, this one had its ups and downs. Unfortunately, the down was a really big one, and we are still a little bit in shock …
Watching a leopard grow from weeks of age to independence is truly special. I suppose it could be compared with watching your child grow, albeit with no actual contact or …
A pack of wild dogs were found in the morning, close to a pan. Hoping that they were still there resting while it was still hot, we set out that …
Spending hours in the African Wilderness is a privilege. Primitive feelings of our inner, ancient self that we would otherwise never feel are brought to the surface. Feelings of absolute …
Working as a ranger out in the middle of the African bush is somewhat unique. Sometimes I wonder why I chose to be in this position, rather than the standard …
It’s not what you think. The title, thankfully, is literal. The Tsalala lioness was found moving along the southern bank of the Sand River with her three small cubs, but …
There are many joys of being out in the wilderness and connecting to nature. The African bush can have an addictive effect on many people; as is evident in the …
Wildlife can be frustrating to photograph. I learnt this early on, after yet another exasperating sighting in which I had missed the best of the action. Animals don’t always do …