Another week under the belt at Londolozi, and as winter slowly begins to loosen its grip, the bush has been buzzing with activity. It’s been one of those weeks where you feel every drive has something new and exciting for us.
The Leopards, as ever, kept us on our toes. The Xinkhova Female has been moving around camp, giving us some wonderful sightings. The Shingi Male is looking bigger by the week, and although still nomadic, he’s steadily making a name for himself. The Tinxiya Female continues to take over the vacant territory left by her mother while in the north; the Hlambela Male is becoming an increasingly prominent presence.
On the lion front, the Nkuhuma Male has been announcing himself loudly in front of the camps. The Ntsevu Pride continue to flourish in the central and south-eastern parts of Londolozi.
The Makatini Coalition have been moving across Londolozi with huge confidence, and whenever they’re around, the photographic potential is always exciting. We’ve also been extremely lucky with the wild dogs. With the new den nearby, we’ve watched the pack of four hunting almost daily. As for the pups, they are just incredibly cute and growing at a rate of knots.
Throw in some birds, elephants and hippos and it has made for a week with a little bit of everything.
Let me know in the comments which ones you like the most!
Enjoy This Week in Pictures…
The Xinkhova Female noticing some Nyala in the drainage behind us.
Born 2021, daughter of Nkoveni. Young dynamo actively claiming territory near camps, showing promise as next generation's dominant female.
Elephant Calf having a blast while playing in the sand on one of the roads.
Red-breasted Swallow collecting mud to build its nest.
The Shingi Male planning his next move while enjoying the last rays of sun on a fallen Knob Thorn Tree.
The last surviving cub of a litter of three, he is on the cusp of independence.
I haven’t been able to capture many shots of Arrow Marked Babblers before, so I thought it was a must to include in TWIP.
The Nkahuma Male roaring in front of camps. He has been doing this a lot lately, making his presence known.
Dorence and Sam entertaining guests while having sundowners.
Male Kudu locking into a friendly battle.
Wild Dogs and a Hyena fighting over the remains of an impala carcass.
One of the Pups at the Wild Dog Den. Can’t get enough of watching these Pups.
The Ntsevu Lioness watching a Hyena walk across our air strip.
A Martial Eagle scanning for any potential hunting opportunities.
One of the Makatini Males on a misty morning.
After spending the morning with them, they had one last scan on this fallen over Marula before settling for the day.
The Tinxiya on a big territorial patrol.
A confident and curious young leopard, that is nearing independence after a remarkable start to life alongside her resilient mother.
A Buffalo Bull watches us as we enjoy an evening drink on the Sand River.
It was quite something watching this big Hippo Bull feed with no worry in the world one afternoon.
The Hlambela Male tends to rest on Ximpalapala Koppies a lot now days, creating incredible photographic opportunities.
An impressive male, appearing as a rising force in the north. Making a name for himself by pushing other males out.
He really is an impressive male.
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