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Alistair Smith

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Alistair guided at Londolozi from late 2016 to late 2017. Despite only a short stint here, he made a great impression on the guests he drove and formed a great bond with tracker Euce Madonsela. His photography is excellent, and is a passion ...

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on A Lesson in Tracking

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Wonderful story! Thank you Euce for imparting your knowledge and skills!! Could feel your excitement and passion Alistair !!

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Great article Asti !
I am with a group in Phinda and we have spent the morning walking and tracking – there are so many lessons to apply !
One day perhaps we will track together?!
Cheers
Steve Hall

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Great story Alistair. Well done

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The bucket seat is waiting!!!

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Tracking has to be one of the hardest skills to develop! You are lucky to have a great teacher. Exciting story!

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Aw, loved this blog! Awesome storyteller AND tracker! To know Euce is to love him 🙂

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Having been fortunate enough to enjoy my time in Londolozi with Alistair and Euce, I have experienced 1st hand Euce’s amazing ability. The photos are amazing. I can just picture Alistair’s excitement at discovering this amazing find! Well done Alistair!

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Hope to see the tailless female and her cubs when we are there in a WEEK!!!! 🙂

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Hi, Mr. Smith. Meanwhile, I do my compliments for the passion she transmits through her words and her tales … It’s beautiful to read and reread … Through her stories she almost seems to live those moments alive. I would ask you something … But the litters of Tsalala are the children of the mapogo lions?

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I’m not talking about these puppies for months.
But of the 3 adult males. Could I have your answers? Thank you..

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What a great team you two make. Tracking is inbred in Euce and it is great that he can impart some of his knowledge onto you Alistair – learn all you can from this great tracker. Beautiful pics and a nice blog. Thank you both.

A brilliant story ending with a spectacular sighting!! I’ve always wanted to learn the art of tracking properly: I can identify a number of animals tracks but I cannot formulate a scenario from the signs or accurately follow spoor. Hoping to find the right teacher some day!

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