A New Coalition on Londolozi: The Kruger and Southern Avoca Males
At the beginning of October, two new male lions appeared on the reserve. The sun was rising when we first heard them—two unmistakable roars echoing across the Sand River toward …
At the beginning of October, two new male lions appeared on the reserve. The sun was rising when we first heard them—two unmistakable roars echoing across the Sand River toward …
Over the last few months, we have been seeing a lone, older male lion that has not necessarily been in the best condition. After a bit of time, we deduced …
It starts with that heart-stopping moment that I see Prof’s hand twitch; his fingers splay out from the handle on the bonnet of the Land Rover, that subtle signal to …
For the most part, when one thinks of male lions on Londolozi, the Birmingham coalition comes to mind. These are not the only male lions that hold territory on the …
James Tyrrell recently summarised the general lion dynamics on Londolozi. The male lion dynamics of the Sabi Sands have drawn special attention over the years, particularly during the reign of …
Londolozi is famed for its incredible wildlife, but the landscape itself tells an equally fascinating story. The koppies that run across the northern part of the reserve are a standout …
The Tsalala Female’s journey through motherhood has taken a heartbreaking turn. For a lioness already facing immense challenges, the loss of one of her cubs is a cruel reminder of …
Lion dynamics at Londolozi are as thrilling as they are unpredictable. The constant ebb and flow of territories, shifting coalitions, and the ever-changing dominance of male lions create an intricate …
Petrichor | ˈpɛtrʌɪkɔː | noun a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. After a photographically amazing dry period, we are elated to finally …
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl This quote has been sticking with me a lot lately, I even speak about the magical wonders of …
As we begin to approach the end of our dry season it is hard not to reflect on how the golden hues and dusty auburn shades of winter have provided …
Recently I sat going through some old photographs from my SD cards which was certainly a trip down memory lane and a reminder as to just how much has changed …
Back in September 2o21, ranger Patrick Grealy wrote about what was next for a young coalition that had been moving through Londolozi at the time. Fast forward a few years …
After a relatively dry patch with little rain, the heavens finally opened up and gave us some significant downpours. With Easter and Autumn around the corner, the rains couldn’t have …