Cryptic Chameleon: Camouflaging and More
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 …
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 …
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 …
While putting this week in pictures together, I couldn’t help but reflect on the amazing photographic opportunities we are lucky enough to have at Londolozi. The first week of 2024 …
Today’s blog is going to take you through an afternoon permanently etched in my memory, culminating in a sighting many dream of—a spectacular first for me. Learning to adapt swiftly …
While many associate Christmas with snow days and cozy fires, my experience has been quite different. Having grown up celebrating Christmas at Londolozi, I connect the holiday with the warmth …
The festive season has always been one of much excitement and fun in our household. We would always either be travelling to visit family or have family visiting us. Since …
Over the past two years, I have had the extraordinary privilege of being able to call Londolozi my home. This iconic African wilderness has been the backdrop to my journey …
The madness continues at Londolozi. Another week has flown by and the festive season is upon us. Summer is in full swing as we felt its wrath over the last …
A safari is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and the planning phase can be a whirlwind of excitement and decision-making. As we guide our guests through the initial stages of planning their …
This is now the time of year that the regrowth of the bush escalates. We have had some rain and now with the warm humid weather the grass shoots up …
A trigger is a stimulus that evokes a negative emotion often associated with past events or traumas. These days the term “trigger” is used more loosely as something that sparks …
Often touted as the most adaptable (and adept for that matter) predator, leopards are found from the mountains surrounding Cape Town, to Kalahari deserts, the thick mountainous forests of central …
Many guests arrive at Londolozi eager to see the Big 5 (lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants, and rhinos). However, there is such a variety of animals in the Sabi Sands that …
The Plaque Rock Females cubs! This revelation sent ripples of excitement through the ranks of rangers and trackers, all of us determined to uncover the mystery of the location of …
In my previous blog, I wrote about the healing power of a few plants that I have learned about during my time at Londolozi. This is only a tiny percentage …