Battle of the Buffalo
A little bleary-eyed, the day began at 5am when we met Sean (ranger) and Robert (tracker) at the Land Rover. We set off and within ten minutes, Robert spotted the …
A little bleary-eyed, the day began at 5am when we met Sean (ranger) and Robert (tracker) at the Land Rover. We set off and within ten minutes, Robert spotted the …
“We have a constant thirst for joy that can only be quenched with play. Water is the ultimate toy”- Heinrich van den Berg Elephants have to be one of my …
It is a strange thing to look at a dominant male and contemplate how significant his position is. On perception alone whilst looking at the animal it is difficult to …
This is just a brief update, not a full disclosure. The Mashaba female has been hiding her cubs in the Sand River in front of Pioneer Camp, on and off …
After placing the camera trap in a new spot along the Sand River I have waited in anticipation to see what extraordinary glimpses into the natural world this small device …
The section of Londolozi north of the Sand River has been dominated by the Gowrie male leopard since early 2013. He first started making his presence known in late 2012, …
In 2008, the Tsalala pride were taken over by two of the by-now infamous Mapogo coalition. A young male in the pride at the time, the sole survivor from a …
Tracks in the dust. Roars on the night air. The Tsalala pride sniffing bushes where an unknown lion(s) had clearly passed by the night before. These were the only signs …
It is just over two months since Amy Attenborough wrote a post on the Tsalala Young males, exploring their past, current status and possible future. Speculation will always be rife …
One thing I love most about this blog is the role it plays as an archive, in which we can look back and reference incredible sightings and make comparisons. Then …
“Even the dullest bird or face becomes interesting when you give it a good look in the wild/flesh. The way the shadow drops across the cheek, the light hits an …
I have previously written about my great affection for elephants and how I could watch them for hours. This was strongly felt when, once again, I found myself watching elephants …
The plan for the afternoon was to cross the river and go north to try and find any signs of wild dogs. As is the nature of the bush, plans …
“Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind” – Amit Ray When one visits Londolozi, there are so many amazing animals that we …
The Tsalala pride, and indeed many prides across the Sabi Sands and throughout Africa, shift their prey preferences depending on the season. The abundance of wildebeest calves at the start …