The Ximungwe Female Is Mating Again
A couple afternoons ago we had the absolute treat of witnessing something we don’t often get to witness, mating leopards. The Ximungwe female and Maxims male. We set out on …
A couple afternoons ago we had the absolute treat of witnessing something we don’t often get to witness, mating leopards. The Ximungwe female and Maxims male. We set out on …
By far the most abundant antelope (and for many good reasons), impala are often dismissed as too common to care about by guides and visitors alike. But what if I …
Fellow ranger Kirst Joscelyne recently released a blog shedding light on some terrible news, that unfortunately the Plaque Rock Female was killed by the Ntsevu Pride and Ndzhenga Males. Unfortunately, …
Last week I stood in the Tree Camp car park on a cold, still morning. I could faintly hear the distant roar of one of the Ndzhenga Male Lions. Naturally, …
As I reflect on the past six weeks of being at work’s wildlife sightings, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of fondness for the memories created and the remarkable …
how do you know but ev’ry bird that cuts the airy way, Is an immense world of delight, clos’d by your sense five? – William Blake In this poetic inquiry, …
Driving out of camp is always exciting, but a few months ago, it was even more so as we frequently encountered the recently independent Xinkhova Female Leopard. Often found around …
Autumn in the Lowveld, it doesn’t get much better! April is my favourite time of year on the reserve; the temperatures have started to cool down, the sunrises and sunsets …
This week in pictures epitomises summer for me. The bush has never been thicker – and a wash of abundant green fills every nook and cranny, adding a gorgeous bokeh …
A favourite game (read trick) of myself and tracker Ray Mabilane to play with guests is chameleon spotting. I, for one, have never won, nor can I remember a guest …
Today’s blog is going to take you through an afternoon permanently etched in my memory, culminating in a sighting many dream of—a spectacular first for me. Learning to adapt swiftly …
Often touted as the most adaptable (and adept for that matter) predator, leopards are found from the mountains surrounding Cape Town, to Kalahari deserts, the thick mountainous forests of central …
In the heart of Africa’s diverse ecosystems, the mighty hippopotamus emerges as an unexpected yet influential force shaping the environment. While often recognised for their imposing size and semi-aquatic lifestyle, …
The Kingfisher: quite possibly the most appropriately named bird in the animal kingdom. Kingfishers are a family of diverse birds found in every continent except Antarctica, and they’ve evolved to …
During my time at Londolozi, I have been very fortunate to witness the Nkoveni Female excel in her role as a mother. Motherhood as a leopard is incredibly challenging. Statistically …