An Exciting Update for the Othawa Pack
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 …
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 …
It has been quite a treat lately when it comes to wild dogs. The difficulty of finding and observing them is almost immeasurable. Wild dogs are the rarest carnivores in …
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 …
In the African bush, a successful hunt does not guarantee a meal and few predators know this better than a cheetah. One morning we were incredibly fortunate to watch a …
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, …
There is a particular magic to the bush at the turn of autumn. Although the grass is still long, thick and green from the summer rains, it’s just beginning to …
To say the least, it was an afternoon full of excitement and joy. Trevor, my tracker, and I headed out with a specific goal in mind: to find the Three …
For most first-time visitors, the moment the plane’s wheels touch down at the Londolozi Airstrip is unforgettable. But for one lucky group of guests, that moment was made extraordinary. Before …
Some sightings deliver exactly what you hoped for. Others deliver something even better: a bit of bushveld comedy wrapped around a spectacular moment. My recent encounter with the Tortoise Pan …
One cannot deny the value that the young Shingi Male has provided us with over the past two years in terms of some incredible sightings. Although sightings of him and …
Although we no longer see the Mhangeni Pride frequently, as they have shifted their territory westwards following the death of their then dominant male, the Othawa Male and the arrival …