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Can Hyenas Climb Trees?

Pete Thorpe September 15, 2019 10

No… But why? you may be asking yourself. If they could, they definitely would, as it opens up a whole realm of opportunity. Think of all the leopards kills that …

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An Ode to the Infamous Honey Badger

Nick Sims September 10, 2019 16

Guests often ask tracker Life Sibuyi and I to list a few of our favourite animals and usually they recognize the more familiar names on the list, for example the …

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An Evolutionary Mishap: The Overspecialization of Cheetah

Chris Taylor September 9, 2019 10

Cheetah sightings have been fairly consistent over the past couple of weeks at Londolozi which isn’t always the case. The thicker habitat coupled with a high density of lions, leopards …

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Three Years to the Month: A New Ostrich Nest

Alex Jordan September 4, 2019 19

Safari holds the unexpected and it’s what keeps the excitement levels high when heading out on game drive every day. One afternoon drive was just that. We set out to …

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Cheetahs vs. Hyena

James Tyrrell August 21, 2019 7

Predator interactions can be the most exciting things to view in the bush, but sometimes the drama doesn’t escalate beyond a certain point, especially if there’s not food on the …

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What Happened 5 Years Ago? #3

James Tyrrell August 17, 2019 13

We continue today with our memory lane series, but get back on track slightly since July’s offering accidentally went back 6 years, not 5. I’ve still cheated slightly today though, …

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5 CRUCIAL Ways to Maximise Your Safari Enjoyment at Londolozi

James Tyrrell August 14, 2019 23

There are easy traps to fall into when coming on safari. You want to know what others are seeing elsewhere, you might get impatient because a lion is taking its …

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Size Matters: How Does the Sabi Sand Reserve Compare?

Rob Jeffery August 13, 2019 9

Let’s take a moment to size up some of the parks and reserves around the world to put Londolozi, the Sabi Sand Wildtuin and the Kruger National Park into perspective. …

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Are Leopards Successful Hunters?

James Tyrrell August 10, 2019 17

Most of what I’m about to type is purely anecdotal evidence. It comes from years of game drives and walks in the field, but given that A) we only witness …

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The Moment I Have Been Waiting Ages For

Pete Thorpe August 8, 2019 18

There are many firsts out here. Your first impala, first kudu bull, first elephant… Your first safari is of course littered with them, and each one seems to generate more …

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The Smallest of the Smallest Cats of Londolozi

Alex Jordan August 4, 2019 17

When we think of safari and we think of cats, it is more often than not the lions, leopards and cheetahs that come to mind. Not often do we think …

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One Giant Leap, 50 Years Later: A Moment to Marvel at the Moon

Chris Taylor August 3, 2019 12

The nights sky has fascinated humankind for millennia. It instills a sense of wonder in our curious minds and provides us all with a great deal of perspective as to …

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An Experience of the Unexpected

Alex Jordan July 28, 2019 2 23

It had been a few days of incredible experiences and unbelievable sightings yet lions were still on the list to be tracked and found. A clear, cool, crisp morning sent …

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Seven Reasons Why I Have A Terrible Job

Pete Thorpe July 23, 2019 31

Working as a ranger out in the middle of the African bush is somewhat unique. Sometimes I wonder why I chose to be in this position, rather than the standard …

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The Week in Pictures #393

Alex Jordan June 28, 2019 1 18

Another week draws to a close and it’s the time to summarize the seven days in only a few pictures. As it is mid-winter and a time when predators thrive …

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