I first met Belinda on the Varty Camp deck after another extraordinary afternoon in the Londolozi wilderness. We got chatting and she mentioned that she was a keen photographer and an avid follower of the blog. After requesting some of her pics, which she obligingly sent through, I am now able to share with you some of the photographic highlights from her recent safari at Londolozi, with Lucien and James are ranger and tracker. Enjoy these images from the lens of our guest, Belinda Gailey…
A herd of female impalas congregate as the nearby males stand off during their yearly rut. Many of these females will become impregnated during this period and give birth to lambs at the beginning of December.
The Mashaba female leopard drags her grey duiker kill to a nearby thicket. The grey duiker is a shy animal which prefers to remain concealed in thick bush and long grass. It will often try to remain hidden in the presence of potential predators, exploding forward at the last minute in a desperate sprint to escape. Unfortunately for this duiker, the leopard was too quick...
A iconic and easily identifiable bird of the Southern African bus veld, the Lilac Breasted Roller forms part of many safari enthusiasts photographic portfolio.
The Vomba Female Leopard glares sideways at a rustle in the nearby bush. Still incredibly beautiful despite her age, this leopard continues to hold much of the prime Sand River frontage at Londolozi.
Nottens and Camp Pan mating
A young elephant bull feeding.
Rhino Dozing
Zebra
Vomab Female Leopard in Tree looking at impala
Two elephant calves play in the open grasslands of Londolozi
Nottens Female Leopard
Nottens Female Leopard
A Zebra and Foal turn to look at the vehicle.
The Tsalala Pride with one of their steadily growing cubs rest during the day in the Maxabeni river.
Camp Pan Male Leopard Walking
Photographed by: Belinda Gailey
Excellent photos. Loved the zebra and foal! Thanks for sharing with everyone Belinda!
Thank you Belinda for sharing – I just can’t enough of these pictures! So beautiful!!!
It’s wanderfull land Londolozi!!! Thank for all the photos!!!
Well done. Beautiful picture of the roller.
Gorgeous images, Belinda! The clarity of the lilac breasted roller is phenomenal! I also love the 2 juvenile elephants playing and the mother zebra and foal…..really captures a mood! Thanks so much for sharing!
What camera and lens did you use?
Hi Geri
Thank you so much for your comments. I’ve really only just started getting into photography, and I was using a Canon 500D camera with a 250mm lens.
I wish South Africa was closer to my home in Western Australia, I’d be heading back every few months if I could!
Thanks again,
Belinda
I was also using a 500mm sigma lens that our guide Lucien very kindly lent me. A lot of the Leopard photos were taken with the larger lens, fortunately we both happened to be using Canons!
How wonderful for a guest to share her photos. Thanks Belinda.
How old is the Vomba girl and was that the older or younger Tsalala girls?
Thank you, again, for all the great photos!
Hi Sheila, the Vomba Female was born in 1997. You can find out more about her here: http://www.londolozi.com/leopards/leopards-of-londolozi/sunsetbend-lineage/vomba-32-female/
The picture of the Tsalala girls is of the new Tailless female and her sister.
Is that the only cub left from the eight?
Great pics!
Thanks for sharing.
Stunning photos.
Could you please tell me what year Nottens female was born & is this the same Nottens that just had cubs?
Thanks for any help.
Hi Syl, the Nottens female was born in October 1995. This is the only Nottens female that I know of. You can find out more about her on her page: http://www.londolozi.com/leopards/leopards-of-londolozi/mother-leopard-lineage/nottens-55-female/
Syl the area south of londolozi does have a female leopard which they call nottens! She is in fact a daughter of the leopard we call Nottens (at least that is what i have been told). So the answer is they are two different animals!
Lovely photos from Belinda!! Made my day
Thanks Rich & Adam:)
Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. I can’t thank our guide Lucien, our tracker James and the staff enough for enabling such a wonderful experience. It was my first safari but it certainly won’t be my last! I can’t wait to return to Londolozi.
Warm regards,
Belinda
I just love your pics Belinda… I will get all your inside knowledge when I come to book a safari!!! xx
Wow, these photos are amazing!! I definitely think a trip to Africa is on the cards x
Belinda Gailey aka Annie Liebovitz
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