A Rare Encounter with the Mawelawela Male Leopard
When Reece’s voice crackled through the radio, saying he’d found the Mawelawela Male just up ahead of us, I think I might’ve jolted in my seat a little. This was …
When Reece’s voice crackled through the radio, saying he’d found the Mawelawela Male just up ahead of us, I think I might’ve jolted in my seat a little. This was …
Watching the Xinkhova Female grow from an adventurous youngster into an independent leopard has been an incredible journey. Approaching five years old, she has certainly reached sexual maturity, a stage …
This past week truly highlights Londolozi’s love of leopards as we have been blessed by an abundance of unbelievable leopard sightings. Leopards mating. Leopards drinking. Leopards patrolling. Leopards snarling. Leopards …
Every ecosystem has its unsung heroes. In the African bushveld, there are certain animal species without which the entire system would look, feel, and function completely differently. It is distinctly …
Sometimes the bush delivers stories that test even the most seasoned safari-goers’ ability to maintain composure. The recent disappearance of the Ximungwe Female’s young male cub is one such tale. …
Over the last few weeks, the Gijima Males have been appearing more frequently on Londolozi. For a long time, they stuck mostly to the southern parts of the Sabi Sand, …
Out here, things rarely happen on our schedule. You can spend hours waiting at a den or following faint leopard tracks that vanish into thin air. Sometimes nothing shows itself. …
One of my most memorable moments in the bush happened recently on a quiet afternoon, when we were fortunate enough to spend time with a pangolin. We stopped at a …
There is a certain stillness that settles along the Sand River during the dry months. The chorus of frogs grows quieter, the lush greenery thins, and pools of water begin …
Every now and then, a game drive comes together in such a way that you are reminded of just how unpredictable and magical the bush can be. Recently, I had …
In the quiet corner of the African bush, a young woman arrived in 2018 with nothing more than a dream and a heart that beats to the rhythm of the …
Another wonderful week of sightings! Following on from the latest updates on the Virtual Safaris, we’ve had several exciting sightings of the Gijima Males as well as the Talamati and …
There are moments in the bush that unfold quietly, without the drama of a lion’s roar or the power of an elephant bull in musth, but leave just as lasting …
The winter months are a fantastic time to view these iconic cats, and I’m excited to share some of my favourite moments from recent game drives around Londolozi Game Reserve. …
The winds of change are sweeping across Londolozi’s lion territories, and for those of us who have witnessed the Ndzhenga Males’ impressive four-year reign, there’s an undeniable tension building in …