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The Unexpected Special Times

Londolozi Studio July 26, 2017 1 9

We hopped into the vehicle with a couple of the back of house staff girls and headed off to go on a walk in the bush with Amy Attenborough as …

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The Bush Is Listening… Or Is It?

Alistair Smith July 19, 2017 2 7

There have been a number of occasions over the past year, where tracker Euce Madonsela and I have been discussing the whereabouts (or at least the possible movements) of certain animals, merely …

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How Old is That Elephant?

Shaun D'Araujo July 18, 2017 7

Elephants can live up to 60 years, making them the longest living mammal we find at Londolozi. As a result, many of our guests are often intrigued by how old …

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A Not-So-Short Nap

Sean Zeederberg July 17, 2017 5

Feeling tired? Not enough sleep last night? I know waking up at the crack of dawn isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but why wouldn’t anyone want to be out and …

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One Square Metre

Helen Young July 16, 2017 4

A wise old tracker once told me “a good guide can take a game drive in a square meter. A great guide can take 10 game drives in the same …

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Debunking a Myth: Are Lions and Leopards Only Active at Night?

Pete Thorpe July 13, 2017 3 1

Before I begin, let me clear up a few definitions: Nocturnal – a species primarily active at night. Diurnal – a species primarily active during the day. Crepuscular – a …

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Don’t Be Deceived By Its Beauty

Amy Attenborough July 10, 2017 10

Every morning for four-and-a-half years, Chris Goodman has come out of his home in the morning and felt a little disappointed. In the Sausage tree outside his front door, staring at …

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The Week In Pictures #287

Amanda Ritchie June 9, 2017 1 24

The Week In Pictures has become somewhat of a reflection for us. It is no longer sufficient to simply send out a summation of the previous week in image format. We …

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How Trees Heal People

Amy Attenborough June 4, 2017 26

Where trees breathe New life is born Where each branch reaches out to me I know myself held in the arms of purest generosity Where the leaves fall I am …

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The Battle of Scorpius and Orion

Rob Jeffery May 25, 2017 8

Written by Rob Jeffery: At Londolozi, we’re beginning to see a change of the seasons. The days are getting shorter and cooler as the sun starts to take a lower …

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The Turbulent Times of the Wildebeest

Sean Zeederberg May 24, 2017 7

Written by Sean Zeederberg: Wildebeest have always fascinated me and in more ways than one, from the local beliefs to their humorous appearance and curious mannerisms. The local Shangaan people of …

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The Africa of Connection

James Tyrrell May 14, 2017 14

I love the darkness immediately preceding the dawn. I like getting down to the camp deck early in the morning, before any other rangers or trackers are there, to make …

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The first glimpse of the porcupine as it darted out of the hole in a hurry to seek shelter in a thicket nearby

Male Leopard Goes After Porcupine

Alistair Smith April 10, 2017 7

It was my guests’ last morning drive, and they were filled with mixed emotions at the thought of their departure back home to America. We had had a spectacular three …

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Photographic Journal: The Macro World of Dreams or Nightmares?

Rob Crankshaw April 8, 2017 21

The Summer months are generally a time of plenty. With the long, hot days, we are privileged to witness many beautiful plant and tree species flowering, along with other interesting …

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A Secret Found in Stillness

Amanda Ritchie March 25, 2017 48

I’m going to share a secret with you. It’s not a big, juicy, scandalous secret. It’s a small one. One that you might already know something about, if you are …

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