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 …
There are moments in the bush that remind us why we should never underestimate the power of patience, and why speculation—no matter how informed—can never truly replace what only time …
“No one anointed us ruler of this kingdom. It is not ours to own. We are simply one of the animal species on our planet; not separate, not superior. We …
Another amazing week at Londolozi. This week showed that there is still not much certainty within the lion dynamics around us. The two Kambula lionesses and there six cubs are …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sitting outside my cottage in the Londolozi village the other afternoon, I found myself simply watching and listening. The small garden in front of me has become a kind of …
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 …
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 …
Over the last few weeks, the Gijima Males have been appearing more frequently on Londolozi. For a long time, they stuck mostly to the southern parts of the Sabi Sand, …
Out here, things rarely happen on our schedule. You can spend hours waiting at a den or following faint leopard tracks that vanish into thin air. Sometimes nothing shows itself. …
With the current shift in lion dynamics, you’re never quite sure which lions you’ll find where. Over the past week, I’ve had a good run with the Kambula Lionesses. Both …