Leap and Bound: The Physics of Animal Movement
The athletes of the Lowveld here at Londolozi are built differently from you and me, possessing a physiology that is as fascinating as it is efficient. An interesting article I …
The athletes of the Lowveld here at Londolozi are built differently from you and me, possessing a physiology that is as fascinating as it is efficient. An interesting article I …
This week in pictures highlights the magnificent diversity that Londolozi offers daily. From butterflies to birds, and the spectacular lions and leopards that creep around the wooded savannah. Summertime is …
A few days ago, I was sitting outside my room in the Londolozi village and heard an almighty trumpet of an elephant coming from close to the river. This is …
Another incredible week in the Londolozi wilderness has come and gone, leaving guests, rangers and trackers alike with special memories that will last a lifetime. This week features mostly the …
The fascination and profound appreciation for the development of an individual animal in nature goes beyond mere interest; it engulfs the observer in a journey of discovery. Upon my arrival …
South Africa, a land of diverse landscapes and rich culture, is blessed with a phenomenon that shapes its interior regions – the winds. From the powerful gusts that sweep across …
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 …
Often, as rangers, we find ourselves swept up in the thrill of tracking high-profile predators, but there’s a certain magic in observing the quieter moments, like a journey of giraffe …
The past few weeks have been equally exciting and frustrating for the Ranging Team as we continue to search for and try to follow the Ximungwe Female’s movements around the …
Most of the images from this week’s TWIP capture the bold colours of summer, particularly after recent heavy rains. Several sightings were framed in deep contrasts of light: gloomy skylines …
High-key photography, what is this? A basic explanation of a high-key image is an image in which the lighting ratio is reduced, or more simply put, an image in which …
The language of the wilderness is an important skill to attain when pursuing the little treasures the bush leaves for us here at Londolozi. It is an art that one …
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 …
There is no doubt that leopard viewing in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, and Londolozi in particular, is nothing short of spectacular. The leopard density in this area is among …
coalition noun a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. In the context of lions and other social big cats, a coalition refers to a …