Why Don’t All Birds Have to Migrate?
We are reaching that time of the year again where we say goodbye to a number of our avian friends that have become such a constant feature on game drives …
We are reaching that time of the year again where we say goodbye to a number of our avian friends that have become such a constant feature on game drives …
“Touch comes before sight, before speech. It is the first language, and the last, and it always tells the truth” – Margaret Atwood Just like the elves that sweep into …
I first learnt about Londolozi Game Reserve in 2008, when I was reading a book about leopards, called Living with Leopards by Nils Kure, that referenced Lex Hes’ book The Leopards …
When pressed as to why they love their job so much, most rangers will answer with, “Because no two days are the same.” This is very true because in our …
The rather subdued roar of a male lion came from near the Londolozi airstrip early in the morning. Within minutes ranger Mrisho Lugenge had found one of the Birmingham males …
Travelling with multiple lenses can be a nuisance. Yes in an ideal world you’d have a lens for every occasion, but for the majority of people out there, it’s a …
Quite a few people have endeavoured the almost impossible task of putting in words why we find ourselves constantly yearning for the natural environment, even if we haven’t experienced it …
Ranger Fin Lawlor and I were driving past a small pan in the north of Londolozi a couple of days ago, and settling down in the mud was a large …
The carcass of the old Tailed lioness was discovered yesterday afternoon by Londolozi rangers out on a bush walk, just below Ximpalapala crest. The size of the skull and her …
The real value of a platform like this one (the Blog) is that the longer it runs for, the more it increases in value as an archive of information. By …
Horns and antlers always seem to accentuate an animal’s demeanour, mood or appearance. A confrontational buffalo bull staring through the foliage wouldn’t look anywhere near as intimidating without the sleek …
Everyone has one great love in their life, be it a spouse, a place, or simply the one that got away… The wonderful intoxication you feel towards that love can …
Picture yourself watching a sunset- the warmth of the last sun’s rays on your skin, the cold of the first gin and tonic in your hand. One loses track of …
We’ve mentioned it before in a post somewhere, but tracking the big cats is literally the greatest thrill for any ranger out here. It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve …
Londolozi is synonymous with leopards. Since the early 70’s, these magnificent cats have been drawing guests to our camps from all over the globe to view and photograph them in …