A Bittersweet Morning with the Three Rivers Female and the Maxims Male
Trying to maximize our time out in the bush on my guests’ last game drive, we set off into the wilderness at first light. We had planned to drive out …
Trying to maximize our time out in the bush on my guests’ last game drive, we set off into the wilderness at first light. We had planned to drive out …
Today’s blog is going to take you through an afternoon permanently etched in my memory, culminating in a sighting many dream of—a spectacular first for me. Learning to adapt swiftly …
The afternoon started as many of the afternoons do here at Londolozi; charged with anticipation. Leopard viewing had been somewhat harder than usual, an understandable trade-off for the spectacular lion …
I’ll start off by saying that this is a blog I have been wanting to write for a long time now. With the end of the year approaching and it …
In a recent blog post, Jess briefly touches on the singular Nyala tree at Londolozi, a narrative that serendipitously aligns with our recent family escapade. Not too long ago, my …
Few, if any prides at Londolozi carry with them the same sense of longing for success as the Tsalala Pride does. The history of the Tsalala Pride is steeped with …
This is now the time of year that the regrowth of the bush escalates. We have had some rain and now with the warm humid weather the grass shoots up …
A little over three months ago a few of the rangers, trackers and their very fortunate guests at Londolozi witnessed an epic territory battle between the Three Rivers Female and …
A trigger is a stimulus that evokes a negative emotion often associated with past events or traumas. These days the term “trigger” is used more loosely as something that sparks …
Often touted as the most adaptable (and adept for that matter) predator, leopards are found from the mountains surrounding Cape Town, to Kalahari deserts, the thick mountainous forests of central …
Many guests arrive at Londolozi eager to see the Big 5 (lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants, and rhinos). However, there is such a variety of animals in the Sabi Sands that …
In my previous blog, I wrote about the healing power of a few plants that I have learned about during my time at Londolozi. This is only a tiny percentage …
“Time flies whilst you’re having fun” We’ve all heard this saying before and to an extent I believe it to be true. Whether it’s the fun we have as rangers …
This past week has been a tapestry of sightings of Leopards, Lions and Elephants. The birding has also been fantastic with the arrival of the last remaining migratory species. There …
In the heart of Africa’s diverse ecosystems, the mighty hippopotamus emerges as an unexpected yet influential force shaping the environment. While often recognised for their imposing size and semi-aquatic lifestyle, …