The Coconut Scented Sage: Why Do Plants Smell?
Imagine a plant that smells like the perfect combination of spicy sage and fresh coconut. Well, on the open crests of the rolling hills at Londolozi, you might be lucky …
Imagine a plant that smells like the perfect combination of spicy sage and fresh coconut. Well, on the open crests of the rolling hills at Londolozi, you might be lucky …
Inspire verb. “fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.” I recently used a bit of downtime at the lodge to …
Setting off from camp with the intention of finding the Tsalala Female, we are swiftly interrupted by a huge herd of elephants that have just spent some time drinking at …
This week is dominated by warm hues as golden sunrises and sunsets abound. Winter is definitely setting in, and with it comes the excitement of chilly mornings and the anticipation …
Having recently undergone a period of hearing loss due to a blown-out eardrum – a long (and disappointingly boring) story that I’ll save for another time – I got to …
The African savanna is a vast and complex ecosystem where different animal species live in close proximity to each other. I find that one of the most fascinating relationships out …
Embarking on an African Safari is an exciting adventure filled with the anticipation of seeing many animals for the first time. For most, there is an emphasis on spotting the …
There are two new male lions starting to make a name for themselves on Londolozi, the Black Dam Males. After finding them calling and scent-marking in the morning near the …
During the course of this past week out in the field, we have been enjoying the true highlights of autumn weather and all the beauty that comes with being on …
Crossing into the northern parts of the reserve, Marthly, is always exciting; it is a large piece of land with a low density of roads. There is something mystical about …
One of the most exciting parts of spending so much time out in the wilderness of Londolozi is getting to know and follow the internal dynamics of the predators, the …
Hearing over the radio from Alfie that he had found a Ndzhenga Male and two Ntsevu lionesses feeding on a wildebeest carcass. We get ourselves across there in anticipation of …
As previously mentioned, the change in the season is upon us as we feel the fresh morning air on the game drives, winter is on its way. The shades of …
After being fortunate enough to view the wildlife of Londolozi and the Sabi Sands for a few years now, one starts to question the status quo of what we thought …
There is a whole world out there that’s hard to find, a world that you can easily drive past without the knowledge of living things even being there. In the …