This month started on a high note when Londolozi Trainee Ranger Nick Kleer captured a sequence of images of an extraordinary tug-of-war that took place between a wildebeest, crocodile and hippo! More recently guest footage shows the happy outcome of a buffalo and lion attack that in an unusual twist sees the buffalo escaping thanks to the help of members of his herd that come to the rescue. The lions missed the kill but knowing their great hunting skills would not have gone hungry for long.
We’ve had great lion and leopard sightings which dominated our previous Month in Images. This time we’ve included a few other animals and unusual sightings to mix it up a bit.
Trevor captures the side of a buffalo using sidelight to emphasise the element of danger that the animal is reputed for. Trevor Ryan McCall-Peat
An opportunity that Simon has hoped for since he first start guiding at the reserve. It took exactly a year for him to find a cat at this exact spot at the end of day … the subject, composition and lighting say it all. Simon Smit
A thunderstorm created a great opportunity for our photographers to capture the phenomenal power of the storm as seen in this image. Trevor Ryan McCall-Peat
Raw and harsh, yet pristine. We catch a glimpse of the gorgeous Nanga female and her striking eyes. Sean Cresswell
The stallion leans in to be groomed by one of his mares. Sean Cresswell
A young hyena rests after suckling from its mother. Amy captures the young pup framed between its mother’s legs. Amy Attenborough
One of our most dramatic sightings of the month was when a tug of war broke out between a hippo, crocodile and wildebeest! Visit our blog to see more images of this incredible scene. Nick Kleer
The Mashaba Young female stares pensively. James Tyrrell
The layers of the sunset contrast with the silhouette of a lone giraffe. Simon Smit
The black backdrop of this image perfectly showoffs the golden hues of the lion in all its regality. Trevor Ryan McCall-Peat
Photography: Trevor Ryan McCall-Peat, James Tyrrell, Amy Attenborough, Sean Cresswell, Simon Smit, Nick Kleer.
We’d like to hear which of the above images you’d classify as your top five… Let us know in the comment section below.
Stunning images captured this month
Thanks Marinda, some beauties! I hear you are coming to Londolozi soon, I am looking forward to seeing you and Des again.
Wow! Fantastic images. Top 5: Buffalo, Lightning, Male Lion, Zebra and Giraffe (in no particular order) – although the Buffalo and Male Lion are especially evocative!
Great choices, I love the buffalo and Trevor’s lion. Also the sunset image of the lioness.
We had the pleasure of staying at Londolozi in October and dream of returning. The blog with stories and pictures captures the beauty of your magnificent environment and I smile with each and every photo and reminder of Londolozi.
Thank you for sharing this with all of us!
Thanks for sharing Alice. Londolozi is a magical place. We will await your return to your other ‘home’!
I love reading the blogs and viewing the exquisite photos…brings me back to wonderful Londolozi…can’t wait to return again (#3)
My first choice is the young hyena, next the lion at night, the thunderstorm, Mashaba female, and the giraffe..
We hope you’ll be visiting us soon. In the meantime you can live some of the experiences of Londolozi on a daily basis through the blog. Thanks Lyhn.
All great images, favourites are Sean’s Nanga female and Trevs striking lightning shot.
His lighting shot is incredible – very lucky to have a team with cameras ready at all times of day!
Beautiful photographs! My top 5 are Mashaba, Nanga female, male Lion, Zebra and Giraffe.
Thanks Jill, so hard to choose!
All are great. Top five would be Lion, Buffalo, Baby Hyena,Thunderstorm and Croc/Hippo/Wildebeest.
Great choices Allen. The crocodile, hippo and wildebeest photo is quite something. The full sequence can be found at: http://blog.londolozi.com/2015/02/wildebeest-vs-crocodlie-vs-hippo-a-tug-of-war/