June 2010

The Mapogo Males – The Deep Dark Underworld of the Sabi Sands

June 28, 2010

He looked like a rough cut diamond. The torn ears, bleeding snout and lacerated lip framed the fiercely burning fire that still raged on is his eyes. This male lion was once part of a nomadic pride of 6. Now, he finds himself covering vast distances of his territory alone to secure dominance and ownership. His prides are sparsely scattered and food is never guaranteed. So what went down?

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The Future of South Africa

June 24, 2010

The balls got bigger…this was always this biggest indication that winter was surely on its way.  It wasn’t because of the cold, but rather the heat which determined the size and strength.  As the cold months approached us, small and hard cricket balls turned into softer, inflated soccer balls as football became the major sport [...]

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A Ranger Remembers – Part 4

June 20, 2010

Part 4 of our series featuring former Londolozi Game Ranger Peter Pyburn. Peter arrived in the early 1980′s and began work as a ranger. These are some of the stories that he remembers with fondness. To view the full post click on the heading above.

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Caught in the Act

June 16, 2010

Londolozi has always been an incredible place to witness unique encounters between large predators. With a high density of predators roaming throughout the reserve and into the Kruger National Park, it is hardly surprising that such encounters are witnessed by guides and their guests. Former Londolozi Ranger, Gavin Lautenbach, witnessed one such encounter in 2009. Submitting his footage to National Geographic, his story was featured on their show: Caught in the Act.

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Netherlands vs Denmark

June 15, 2010

NETHERLANDS VS DENMARK Soccer City (14 June 2010) Result 2-0 The Orange Army was out in force this afternoon. They arrived wearing all shades of shocking orange, from tip-to-toe they showed exactly where their alliances lay. A handful of supporters contrasted the orange and wore the red and white of Denmark. I had always dreamed [...]

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A Game Ranger Lives for the World Cup

June 14, 2010

One of Londolozi’s Rangers Adam Bannister is so passionate about football that when he started working at Londolozi at the beginning of 2009 he applied for leave one and a half years in advance…the reason…the wanted to be in the Johannesburg area to watch as many games of the World Cup as possible and get engrossed in the spirit and vibe. “This is the moment I have been dreaming about my entire life, and it is right here on our doorstep, I have to be there. I want to be in the traffic, surrounded by people and noise, I want to eat, sleep and breathe World Cup”.

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A Moment of Sadness?

June 10, 2010

There has been a coup in the Sabi Sands….
If you are one of those avid fans of wildlife that have your finger on the pulse of the big cat comings and goings within the Sabi Sands then you will already know of the recent shift in lion dynamics and the demise of one of the famed Mapogo lions ‘Kinky Tail’. To view the full post and video click on the heading above.

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A Ranger Remembers – Part 3

June 7, 2010

Part 3 of our series featuring former Londolozi Game Ranger Peter Pyburn. Peter arrived in the early 1980′s and began work as a ranger. These are some of the stories that he remembers with fondness. To view the full post click on the heading above.

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