Reading The Bush Before It Rains
There are a few moments in the bush that happen so quietly you would miss them if you weren’t paying attention. One of them is the build-up to a summer …
There are a few moments in the bush that happen so quietly you would miss them if you weren’t paying attention. One of them is the build-up to a summer …
There is always a sense of anticipation as September arrives. At Londolozi, this date doesn’t just mark the turning of the calendar, but also the beginning of a new rainfall …
As we all know, spring is upon us and with spring arriving, it brings many changes to the African bush. In a recent blog, Patrick Grealy touches on a few …
Nature unleashes its full force in this Virtual Safari, beginning with a spectacular deluge that transforms the landscape. Over 100mm of rain turns the usually peaceful Maxabene River into a …
“The water in your body is just visiting. It was a thunderstorm a week ago. It will be the ocean soon enough. Most of your cells come and go like …
There is a hidden world beneath our feet here in the Lowveld and at its centre, a tiny but captivating character, the termite. Within the labyrinthine chambers of a termite …
I will never forget the first night that I spent at Londolozi. Myself and the newest group of Londolozi rangers were lucky enough to spend our very first night under …
A palpable sense of anticipation has been in the air these last few weeks as the first low rumble of distant thunder and the darkening clouds on the horizon finally …
May in the bush or Lowveld is usually the time of transition. Everything starts to transform from its summer forms into its winter ones. Whether it is the towering cumulus …
The rain that Londolozi had in the month of February was nothing short of unprecedented. Due to various factors, Londolozi and its surroundings have been subject to a low-pressure system …
Finally finding a gap in the incessant rain, we dash out into the bush in an attempt to get into a leopard sighting before the heavens open again. Thankfully the …
When is the best time to visit Londolozi? We often get asked this question knowing that the answer will vary depending on personal preference. Each month offers something different, and …
Springtime in the bush is my favourite time of year. The rains have come and with it bring an array of life. Birds are returning from migration; Dung beetles are …
“Is it going to rain?” This is a question that we often get asked by guests before departing on our afternoon game drive when there are ominous, dark clouds looming …
The weather. A topic of conversation that is had daily, all over the world and Londolozi is no different. In fact, we are in an industry that is directly influenced …