The Week In Pictures #730
With recent heavy rains, the reserve feels washed clean, and everything somehow seems fuller — deep, almost unbelievable greens in the grass, clouds building almost every afternoon, and that familiar …
With recent heavy rains, the reserve feels washed clean, and everything somehow seems fuller — deep, almost unbelievable greens in the grass, clouds building almost every afternoon, and that familiar …
Until recently, the Kambula Pride was renowned as one of the most powerful and influential prides in the Sabi Sands. However, the second half of 2025 has been turbulent, to …
There is a moment before dawn, when the bush feels suspended between dark and light. Before the first light touches the tops of the tallest marula trees, and the air …
There’s something about wild dogs that captures the imagination like few other animals can. Their energy, their cooperation, and the sheer unpredictability of their movements make every encounter unforgettable. Over …
A thought is only as important as it is in the moment — unless you give it a home. Daniel Kahneman, There’s a strange thing that happens out here. Days …
Life today unfolds through screens more than ever. And with the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and technology designed to make life easier, I sometimes wonder if we’re losing something …
In July this year, we wrote about the evolving relationship between the Three Rivers female and her daughter, who was beginning to spend short periods of time away from her …
With the last stretch of 2025 already here and summer in full swing, I’ve been thinking back to what was happening in the bush around this time last year. So …
You can always feel when it’s about to rain in the bush. There’s a quiet tension in the air, and then a slight breeze picks up from nowhere that tells …
For over a year now, we’ve had the rare privilege of witnessing the incredible journey of the Makhatini female cheetah as she raised her three cubs—two males and one female—across …
Summer is stirring here at Londolozi. The first rains have fallen, and with them comes a shift you can feel in the air. Soon the mornings will ring with new …
When Reece’s voice crackled through the radio, saying he’d found the Mawelawela Male just up ahead of us, I think I might’ve jolted in my seat a little. This was …
Watching the Xinkhova Female grow from an adventurous youngster into an independent leopard has been an incredible journey. Approaching five years old, she has certainly reached sexual maturity, a stage …
Every ecosystem has its unsung heroes. In the African bushveld, there are certain animal species without which the entire system would look, feel, and function completely differently. It is distinctly …
Before the first light of dawn, we set out from camp with a sense of anticipation that only the bush can inspire. Our mission was clear: find the elusive Othawa …