What the Wilderness Taught Me in 2025
Happy New Year! Another year gone by. Another year at Londolozi measured not in months or milestones, but in sunrises and sundowners, fireside conversations, chasing alarm calls, summer thunderstorms, waking …
Happy New Year! Another year gone by. Another year at Londolozi measured not in months or milestones, but in sunrises and sundowners, fireside conversations, chasing alarm calls, summer thunderstorms, waking …
It’s almost impossible to spend time with a herd of zebra and not notice the constant rippling of their skin. From a distance, the movement looks subtle, almost like a …
Since writing about biomimicry, doughnut and circular economic models, I’ve found myself looking at every game drive through a different lens. It’s one thing to discuss these concepts theoretically, but …
Across Londolozi, termite mounds are a constant feature. Some stand tall and weathered, others blend into thickets, slowly being reclaimed by time. They are more than just piles of earth—many …
They might not have the swagger of a lion or the mystique of a leopard, but mongooses are among the bush’s most charismatic and underrated characters. Agile, intelligent, and endlessly …
Walking through Londolozi, it’s easy to marvel at the towering trees, the sweeping savanna, and the abundant wildlife. But beneath the surface, a hidden network is at work—one that mirrors …
I love summertime at Londolozi for many reasons, but the abundance of birdlife and their constant melodies are high on the list. From the whistling duet of my favourite bird, …
For weeks, the anticipation has been building. More precisely since the day we watched the Ximungwe Female disappear into a cluster of boulders to give birth on the 25 October. …
As the summer heat settles over Londolozi and the Sand River starts to full, the bush teems with life and energy, offering moments of quiet awe and thrilling spectacle. This …
The morning began with plans to explore the southern reaches of the reserve, but nature had other exciting plans for us. As the sun cast its golden light across the …
As the bush slowly but surely continues to awaken to the energy of spring, this week has been one of exhilarating patience and reward. Through setting clear intentions, manifesting, skilful …
On a recent early morning game drive, as the first light of dawn broke over the bush, my guests and I discussed how often we have used the phrase “the …
Small and secretive, the Black-backed and Side-striped Jackals often slip under the radar within the expansive wilderness of Londolozi. Light on their feet and quick to disappear, some days you …
Some will consider September 1st as the first day of Spring and others September 22nd – either way, Spring has arrived here at Londolozi. While we are still awaiting the …
There is no doubt that bats and ostriches have captured the fascination of many people over the years with each of their unique evolutionary paths. How can a mammal be …