The Leopards That Changed Everything
I arrived at Londolozi not really knowing where I was going, no plan, no time frame, just purely pouring myself into whatever was ahead of me. That’s the honest version. …
I arrived at Londolozi not really knowing where I was going, no plan, no time frame, just purely pouring myself into whatever was ahead of me. That’s the honest version. …
The European Rollers have been back in our skies for a while now, hawking insects from dead leadwoods and flashing that unmistakable blue over the clearings, and yet I haven’t …
There’s something truly exhilarating about working together with a couple of experienced trackers, following fresh leopard tracks on foot. The excitement builds even more when those tracks suddenly transform into …
It starts with a flash. Every summer, as the sun rises over the grasslands of Londolozi, a burst of turquoise and chestnut flits through the trees. The European Roller has …
The African wilderness is a stage for one of nature’s oldest and most dramatic performances—the eternal struggle between predator and prey. Every step through the bush reveals clues about this …
Starting a guiding career at Londolozi is equal parts daunting as it is exciting. Having such a rich history of incredible guides means there are always big shoes to fill. …
Many guests ask myself and Tracker Advice Ngwenya what our best sightings are. We always say it’s so hard to choose because in actual fact every sighting has been amazing …
As much as international travel is still limited, there are some guests that we have noticed returning to Londolozi. The first I noticed arrived from somewhere between Finland and Western …
Every morning I wake up to the ambient sounds of the African bush; hippos grunting from the near by waterhole, a scops owl sounds its last chorus before retiring due to …
In years gone by trackers would amaze guests when they spotted the incredibly well-camouflaged flap necked chameleons. Nestled in amongst the branches of a tree, the trackers would see a slight …
Today we celebrate World Ranger Day, 24 hours each year in which we pay tribute to the men and women across the globe who dedicate their lives to protecting the world’s natural heritage. …
Cool, crisp and windless mornings warm the soul during the winter months, despite chilling the skin, and never before has this been felt more clearly. From beneath layers and layers and preceding …
“You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions” – Karen Blixen. Today is World Rangers Day, a day especially dedicated to honouring the men and women who …
This was a week for the books. It was a week of replenishment and a week of fun, excitement and passion. It was all about spirit this week and it …
We speak of Lions, we photograph Leopards, we talk and write about the Big 5. We immortalise these great creatures in our words and pictures. We hold them up to …