The Amazing Month Of May- My Highlights
May in the bush or Lowveld is usually the time of transition. Everything starts to transform from its summer forms into its winter ones. Whether it is the towering cumulus …
May in the bush or Lowveld is usually the time of transition. Everything starts to transform from its summer forms into its winter ones. Whether it is the towering cumulus …
I’m sure I can speak on behalf of everyone, there is a soft spot in everyone’s heart for a place near water that they have been going to for years. …
This week’s theme has definitely been along the lines of warm golden light, on the dry hues of brown and beige at the back end of our dry season. Although …
One of my most favourite antelope has to be the waterbuck. These antelope can be seen often at Londolozi and almost look out of place with their shaggy coats. As …
Having received weather reports from various news stations and channels, we prepared ourselves for Cyclone Eloise. A long story short after three days of continuous rain, we clocked up over …
Dean de la Rey and I were out early, hoping to find the Mhangeni pride which no one had found the previous evening. They had been down in the southern …
“It’s human nature to wonder” – Conor Oberst Do you ever wonder what happens out in the bush between the usual game drive times? Do you ever wonder what animals …
The birding at Londolozi over the past couple of days has been quite spectacular. Several species are in the peak of their breeding period, sporting lavish breeding plumages while the …
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 …
September and October don’t often have a lot of status attached to them in the South African Lowveld. Winter is June/July August (cold and dry), and Summer is December/January/February, defined …
Two days ago I talked of a sighting in which we had found the Ingrid Dam female with a kill hoisted in a Jackalberry tree. Well while that was happening …
Winter at Londolozi is in full swing and early morning game drives are particularly chilly. These cold mornings are always exciting because many of the animals who usually retire to …
Many think lions are at the top of the predator hierarchy… I don’t. I think crocodiles hold that top spot. Crocodiles are an ancient predator, we’re talking millions and millions …
We posted a photo on our Instagram account yesterday of some Mhangeni sub-adults drinking peacefully together around a small rainwater puddle back in 2016. Not one sign of aggression is …
I was asked this question a few days ago, and I must say the answer has eluded me. I have discussed it with my colleagues, and everyone seems to have …