Sharper Than They Seem: The Science of a Leopard’s Claw
In 100 years of Safari, the leopard has become the animal most synonymous with Londolozi. We have watched them from the same riparian thickets for generations, named their bloodlines, tracked …
In 100 years of Safari, the leopard has become the animal most synonymous with Londolozi. We have watched them from the same riparian thickets for generations, named their bloodlines, tracked …
When we think of lions hunting, it’s easy to imagine them melting into waist-high grass before erupting in a coordinated ambush. Cover is everything, or so I often tell my guests… …
The winter months often bring some of the best leopard viewing of the year. With the vegetation thinning out and the cooler temperatures encouraging more daytime activity, it is a …
Well into the throes of winter, the mornings now arrive with a distinct chill, often accompanied by a veil of mist that hangs low over the open clearings before the …
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. …
At nearly 14 years old the Nkoveni Female will almost certainly be one of the oldest territorial female leopards in the Sabi Sands. Over this period, she has established herself …
For the past year, cheetah sightings in this area have been few and far between. In that time, most of our encounters have been with the resident male, while the …
The Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) is, I suspect, one of the more under-appreciated birds we see, mostly due to the fleeting sightings we have of them. Often seen as a …
Timing feels right to provide an update on the Three Rivers Female. After seeing her mating with the Maxims Male at the end of December 2025, it was a matter …
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 …
The first week of May is usually my favourite week each year – and this week has once again proved my point. The grass is still long and green, fed …
As we watch the subtle shift happening in the bush at this time of year. The lush green, vibrant hues of summer begin to fade, and the morning drives carry …
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 …
The heavy rainfall earlier this year has left the landscape looking fresh and full of life. The vegetation is still green and lush at a time when it would normally …
From being a leopard we once encountered fairly often, the Nhlanguleni Female has become a much rarer sight. Her territory has always been to the west of our camps, but …