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The Week in Pictures # 44

Talley Smith June 15, 2012 19

If you have been following the blog this week, you will know that there was a lot of lion conflict. But despite the sad events, we also had visits from …

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Mating Leopards kill large Warthog

Adam Bannister June 9, 2012 9

The winter action just gets better and better… Recently the Maxabeni Female has been lured out of her territory, following the Marthly Male in a mating frenzy. This much loved …

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The Week In Pictures # 43

Talley Smith June 8, 2012 14

Winter is a fantastic time for photography in the bush. The light is excellent, and the animals stay active well into the morning. The summer birds and bright colours of …

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It Aint called a Leopard Crawl for Nothing…

Adam Bannister June 6, 2012 17

The tracking of the leopard in itself was marvelous to be part of, but the execution of the kill, on his behalf, was sublime to watch. As guides we spend …

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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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