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First Footage of a New Leopard Cub

Rich Laburn June 4, 2012 25

Three days ago we posted about the Dudley Riverbank’s brand new leopard cub discovered around an old densite in the Tugwaan. We are now very excited to share with you …

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A monkey sounds an alarm from a lookout perch.

A Brand New Leopard Cub

Talley Smith June 1, 2012 35

A few weeks ago, a guiding dream came true for me. Every guide has something out there they’re dying to see, and I had always wanted to discover a leopard …

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Missing Leopard Returns!

James Crookes May 25, 2012 33

A couple of days ago I had what was quite possibly my most exciting moment since starting to guide in the Sabi Sand. Not because of an extraordinary sighting in …

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Could the Maxabene Female be Pregnant?

James Crookes May 22, 2012 2 8

It is always special to see leopards mating and Londolozi is one of the very few places where this is seen fairly frequently. When I started guiding, it was always …

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In the Footsteps of the Leopard

Alex Van Den Heever May 19, 2012 10

For many visitors to the bush, the art of tracking and following an animal is both mystical and fascinating to experience. One of the oldest known art forms, tracking is …

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Outstretched arms and claws reach for the impalas rump split seconds before he brings it down in a cloud of dust and dirt

Camp Pan Male Hoists Impala Kill

Rich Laburn May 16, 2012 1 13

It is always a pleasure and a privilege to watch the Camp Pan Male Leopard hunt. More often than not he is an extremely successful apex predator and both his …

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The Week in Pictures # 41

Talley Smith May 11, 2012 12

This week brought a new twist on the recent leopard drama. The rutting season of the impala also made sure there was plenty of full-bellied lions and leopards, as the …

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Leopard Dynamics: The Opposing Strategies of the Maxabene Young Male Leopards

James Crookes May 7, 2012 1 15

The Maxabene 3:2 and 3:3 young males were born to the Maxabene 2:2 female in October 2008. This means that in April they turned 3 ½ years old. Whilst both …

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From the Lens of our Guest

Rich Laburn April 30, 2012 21

I first met Belinda on the Varty Camp deck after another extraordinary afternoon in the Londolozi wilderness. We got chatting and she mentioned that she was a keen photographer and …

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The Week in Pictures #39

Talley Smith April 27, 2012 18

This week, once again, the lions were relatively quiet and elusive around Londolozi, leaving room for incredible sightings of other top predators: leopard, hyena and even wild dog. The young …

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On the Road Again – An Accountant’s Blog

David Dampier April 25, 2012 12

On the 13th April, after injuries, sickness and misfortune plagued the rest of the ranging team, our Head Guide turned to the accounting department for help and experience…and so with …

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Showcasing: The Tutlwa Female Leopard

James Tyrrell April 22, 2012 1 5

I remember the first time I saw the Tutlwa female. Draped over a fallen Marula tree on Ximpalapala crest, north of the Sand River, she was gazing longingly at a …

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The Westphals on Safari

Rich Laburn April 21, 2012 11

The Westphals are one of our favorite repeat guests to Londolozi. Each time they come it seems sightings get better and more fun is had. This last year, they visited …

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The Week in Pictures # 38

Talley Smith April 20, 2012 14

This week, the recent lion drama subsided somewhat, leaving room for fantastic leopard viewing as well as time with the ‘smaller’ things. When the lions are vocalizing and patrolling their …

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Maxabeni Young Male Hauls Warthog Out Burrow

James Tyrrell April 14, 2012 11

We were almost back at camp when we received the radio call from ranger Helen Young. Enoch Mkanzi, who tracks with Helen, had used his almost supernatural powers of sight …

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