When Taylor’s Dam Held Its Breath
Taylor’s Dam sits close enough to camp that you can hear it from the deck on a still evening. It is not a place I have ever associated with buffalo. …
Taylor’s Dam sits close enough to camp that you can hear it from the deck on a still evening. It is not a place I have ever associated with buffalo. …
It has been a summer of abundance. The rains came early, came hard, and kept coming, turning the reserve into something almost unrecognisable to those who only know it dry …
Over the past few weeks, there had been a growing sense of anticipation around the Ximungwe Female. We knew she had denned, we knew she had two cubs, and we …
When you spend enough time in the bush, you begin to read the landscape like pages in a book. Small details become stories. A rhythm starts to emerge. And right …
The Shingi Male Leopard is now just over two years old. Born in January 2024 to the Nkoveni Female, he is at the age where we expect to see his …
There are certain iconic pictures that every guide at Londolozi would like to have the opportunity to take at some stage during their time here. Mating leopards, a cub carry, …
For the last year, we’ve watched these two males hover in a bit of a grey area, without any prides to mate with, yet vacant territory with little pressure from …
I’ve been waiting a long time to write this one. Certain sightings feel less like an encounter and more like a moment you’ve been waiting for without realising it. This …
A recent morning’s sighting with the Ottawa Pack of wild dogs unfolded slowly and kept us focused for a long period of time, with several changes in pace and direction …
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 …
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 …
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 …
There are moments in the bush that unfold quietly, without the drama of a lion’s roar or the power of an elephant bull in musth, but leave just as lasting …
It’s mornings like this that remind me why we wake before the sun and set off into the bush with no real script—just the hope that the wilderness will reveal …
Over the last few weeks, we, as always, have been treated to some truly special sightings. None more so than regular viewing of the Makhatini Female and her three cubs. …