The Week in Pictures #422
How long will the Inyathini male last? That’s the question on the minds of many in the Ranger and Tracker team, as the ageing male leopard continues to move down …
How long will the Inyathini male last? That’s the question on the minds of many in the Ranger and Tracker team, as the ageing male leopard continues to move down …
One afternoon in late October, I was walking down the Londolozi footpath when a wave of recognition washed over me. I stopped in my tracks and doubled back, ready to …
We enjoy seeing animals drinking, especially the predators, but have you ever seen a predator in water? There are only a few who like to spend time immersed; the large cats …
This week we properly introduce someone whose photography suggests that he has been at it for far longer than just the year he has had a camera. Mrisho Lugenge joined …
The leopard dynamics are in a constant state of flux at Londolozi. Given that the perimeters of the reserve are un-fenced and open to a vast tract of wilderness stretching …
No two game drives are alike; it’s what makes going on safari an addictive experience. Each drive has its own flow, some starting off with a bang (a leopard drinking …
If you think there is nothing more frightening than coming within inches of a lion in the wilds of Africa, you have not encountered a frisky bull elephant looking for …
As promised – and we’re sure you’re as thrilled as we are – we have some more photos from talented photographer and Londolozi regular Graham Wood. It’s pretty clear that …
The complete unawareness of the local wildlife of what’s happening in our world acts almost like a reassurance for me. It can serve as a reality check as to what’s …
Just before afternoon game drive my guests mentioned to me that they had met with other guests during the day who had seen a mother leopard and her cub and …
First up, the answer to the recent Bird ID Challenge: The answer was a female Black Cuckooshrike. It’s a tricky ID, especially with a lot of greenery around. Also hard …
The rain last week might have dampened the reserve, but it in no way dampened spirits or the wildlife sightings. On the first proper rainy day, the Ximungwe female was …
This week saw four consecutive days of solid rain, which is something we have not had in years. The rain was gentle which allowed the earth to soak up the …
I am woken at 03h30 by a single male lion calling. It does not sound that close, so being woken by these calls surprises me as I am normally a …
“It’s another world. The Africa of dreams, of films: the natural world.” ~ Anthony Bourdain on safari Londolozi is a powerful teacher, and the beauty of a Londolozi safari is …