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‘One of our Greatest Ever Bush Experiences’

Richie Laburn December 17, 2011 8

You’ve heard of Batman and Superman, even Spiderman. Now meet Elmon the Ecoman, whose sharp eyes guided us through the wonderland of Londolozi. My wife Lynn and I hadn’t stayed …

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7 Leopards in 7 Days

Richie Laburn December 6, 2011 12

Yes! Seven leopards in seven days thanks to the special eyes of my tracker, Solly Mhlongo, and ranger, Adam Bannister. Knowing Londolozi is famous for their leopards still did not …

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Marthly Male Hunts Warthog

Richie Laburn November 26, 2011 1 8

We were just about to leave camp when we heard the rasping call of a big male leopard in the distance. I looked at Richard Siwela (my tracker) and suggested …

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Behind the Scenes at Londolozi

Richie Laburn November 23, 2011 3

Renowned photographer Ryan Graham recently spent some time with us at Londolozi capturing an assortment of images out on safari, throughout the lodges and behind the scenes. This blog post …

Guests Londolozi Family Photography

On Safari at Londolozi

Richie Laburn November 17, 2011 9

Renowned photographer Ryan Graham was recently at Londolozi taking pictures of everything from the rooms to the wildlife to the members of the Londolozi family. In this post, we showcase …

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Impala Birthing Season Approaches

Adam Bannister November 14, 2011 5

Many scientists, taxonomists and experts in the evolutionary field consider the Impala the archetypical antelope; with it’s body form bearing resemblance to many other bovids. A hugely successful antelope remaining …

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After a successful hunt, the Southern Pride feasted on the carcass for days on end. - Talley Smith

Male Lions Bring Down Buffalo

Richie Laburn October 3, 2011 4

Talley, our tracker, had promised something special that morning. Something “rare.” So the five of us great hunters and Talley and Freddie, our tracker, enthusiastically jumped into the invisible green …

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On Safari at Londolozi

Richie Laburn September 18, 2011 5

Our recent guest, Brian Datnow, provided us with an album of photographs which illustrates the type of images that a keen amateur photographer can capture on safari. Over the course …

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Wild Dog pup killed by Leopard and Hyena

Londolozi Guest September 15, 2011 21

Before seeing anything I remember hearing someone saying “Oh my god, a leopard is attacking the wild dogs,” and then I saw it. The leopard, who we later found out …

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Maxabene 3:2 Young Male snarling at hyena - Michael Moss

3 Leopards and a Hyena

Richie Laburn September 3, 2011 3

A few weeks ago, my ranger, Chris Goodman and I heard over the radio of a leopard with a kill. We talked about going to see it, but the sighting …

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Wild Dogs play in the last remains of golden sunlight

A Londolozi Safari

Richie Laburn August 23, 2011 7

Our recent guest, Rita Shaw, shares some of her best images from her stay at Londolozi Tree Camp. An avid fan of the blog and past visitor to Londolozi, it …

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The Connoisseur Club on Safari

Adam Bannister August 20, 2011 11

I have grown up in a well-known hospitality family and first started working in the restaurant, resort and catering business when I was 14. The most significant business concept that …

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My Ten Days at Londolozi

Richie Laburn August 11, 2011 14

Our recent guest, Francesca, spent 10 days at Londolozi with her family. Driving with Jess Boon and Jeffrey Mhlongo, she was able to capture a spectacular album of images during …

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Lioness Kills Impala Next to Landrover

Richie Laburn August 8, 2011 15

The impala saw the lioness too late. Already in mid-stride, the tawny flash bore down on the helpless ewe and smothered it within seconds. Barely a moment after alarming in …

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The view at Plaque Rock by Francesca Grima

The Plaque Rock

Talley Smith August 7, 2011 5

The “Howard Mackie” plaque, seen in this picture, is in memory of Howard and the great contribution he made to the start up of Londolozi and also as a Founder …

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