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Summers Wild Flowers

Dan Hirschowitz January 19, 2022 13

Summer has arrived and over the past few weeks, we have almost totalled 330mm of rain for the season so far. With the beauty of the awaited rains, here at …

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The Smell of Rain

Robert Ball January 17, 2022 27

As a ranger, I often encourage guests to use all of their senses whilst on safari. Not only is it important to admire the beauty of the bushveld through one’s …

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The Return of the Summer Buzz

Kirsten Joscelyne January 12, 2022 10

One of the first signs of the change in season for me can be seen in the smaller sounds and creatures that begin to appear. The occasional fluttering of a …

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New life in the bush

Patrick Grealy January 11, 2022 10

The past couple of weeks are and have always been the most exciting times in the bush for me. As we get into the rainy season, the bush is changing …

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The Sneaky Slender Mongoose

Chris Taylor January 6, 2022 20

Patience often pays off in the bush. Those of you that have been on safari before will know that in order to see some of the more spectacular things on …

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How Powerful is a Hyena’s Bite?

Tayla Brown January 5, 2022 2 22

While sitting watching the Mashaba Female Leopard feeding on a young male impala that was hoisted in a tree, we noticed a hyena sitting at the base of the tree …

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The Secret Life of a Steenbok

Tayla Brown January 4, 2022 12

Often seen only for a few seconds or as a fleeting glimpse as they dart off into the distance. The tiny Steenbok uses a wise defence technique to avoid being …

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7 Days of Nature’s Gifts: Day 7 – Joy To The World

Jemma Thorpe December 23, 2021 9

Well done, you have just received the last day of Nature’s Gifts. We hope you have enjoyed them as much as we have enjoyed crafting them for you. Our final …

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7 Days of Nature’s Gifts: Day 2 – Festive Season Cocktail

Jemma Thorpe December 18, 2021 9

You are back! It is Day two of Nature’s Gifts and today we bring you some festive cheer – with an African twist of course. Rooibos (pronounced ‘roy-boss’) tea is a …

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7 Days of Nature’s Gifts: Day 1 – Planning Your Festive Season Garden

Amanda Ritchie December 17, 2021 7

Welcome to Day One of Nature’s Gifts – an African blog advent calendar. I hope you are ready to ‘dig deep’ as we guide you in creating a few ‘living …

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Artist's Impression Of The Central Bulge Of The Milky Way

How Did the Universe Form?

Kyle Gordon December 14, 2021 24

One of my favourite things to do on a game drive at Londolozi is to park at the bottom of the airstrip on the way back home in the evenings …

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A Splash of Wild Dogs or Do Wild Dogs Swim?

Jess Shillaw December 13, 2021 11

As a ranger, we are not really supposed to just have one favourite animal but for me, I can’t deny it and not say that one of my favourite animals …

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On Bees

Kyle Gordon December 8, 2021 22

I was recently a part of a very special walking experience with a few of my fellow rangers. There were jaffles, a Half-collared Kingfisher nest, a Greater Honeyguide, bees; it …

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The Legacy of the Tsalala Pride

Sean Zeederberg December 7, 2021 53

Although the tragic news of the death of the older Tsalala Lioness shook Londolozi once again, it is an opportunity to reflect on how special and close to Londolozi the …

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Visited By Elephants

Ashleigh Smart November 27, 2021 12

Growing up, I’ve always loved elephants and spending time with them. I find it so peaceful sitting quietly and watching them eat, pulling leaves off trees, completely unphased by your …

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