Standing Still in Reverence: A Pangolin Encounter
One of my most memorable moments in the bush happened recently on a quiet afternoon, when we were fortunate enough to spend time with a pangolin. We stopped at a …
One of my most memorable moments in the bush happened recently on a quiet afternoon, when we were fortunate enough to spend time with a pangolin. We stopped at a …
Every now and then, a game drive comes together in such a way that you are reminded of just how unpredictable and magical the bush can be. Recently, I had …
In the quiet corner of the African bush, a young woman arrived in 2018 with nothing more than a dream and a heart that beats to the rhythm of the …
Another wonderful week of sightings! Following on from the latest updates on the Virtual Safaris, we’ve had several exciting sightings of the Gijima Males as well as the Talamati and …
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 …
Just over two months ago, the Ximungwe Female leopard appeared to be in serious trouble. An injury to her front left leg had rendered it virtually unusable, and she was …
The winter months are a fantastic time to view these iconic cats, and I’m excited to share some of my favourite moments from recent game drives around Londolozi Game Reserve. …
The winds of change are sweeping across Londolozi’s lion territories, and for those of us who have witnessed the Ndzhenga Males’ impressive four-year reign, there’s an undeniable tension building in …
There was a time, not so long ago, when the fate of Africa’s elephants hung in the balance. Across the continent, their numbers were dwindling. Mainly a result of habitat …
Life Sibuyi, my tracker, often reminds me, “You can hear far further than you can see.” At first, it felt like one of those throwaway sayings, but I quickly realised …
Picture a jigsaw puzzle scattered across the African landscape, with each piece representing a leopard’s territory. Unlike the neat squares of a surveyor’s map, these territories interlock in organic, flowing …
It was a quiet morning on game drive, and we had just watched a large elephant bull lazily feeding on a marula tree, he had just pushed over, when a …
August has settled in, and with it comes that unmistakable winter character: clear, crisp mornings, golden light, and long, dust-kissed afternoons. While the landscape has dried out significantly, the Sand …
In the bush, silence doesn’t mean nothing is being said. Working as a guide, you inevitably spend a lot of time simply watching. And over time, what starts as observation …
One of the most iconic scenes in the African wilderness is a leopard draped effortlessly across the limbs of a marula or leadwood tree. It’s a moment that stills the …