Lion Update: Coalition Collision Course
It has been four weeks since 2015 closed off with the epic coalition standoff between the Majingilane-three and Matimba-two. The clash of mighty figures left all wondering what would change …
It has been four weeks since 2015 closed off with the epic coalition standoff between the Majingilane-three and Matimba-two. The clash of mighty figures left all wondering what would change …
As the dry conditions continue to take their toll on the herbivores, it is the predators that seem to flourish. Many of the watering holes and even the Sand River have begun to …
A little bleary-eyed, the day began at 5am when we met Sean (ranger) and Robert (tracker) at the Land Rover. We set off and within ten minutes, Robert spotted the …
Last week saw an incredible sighting playing out on the marula crests north of the Londolozi camps. Garrett Fitzpatrick, ranger, Irishman and all-round good guy, was following up on lions …
So often when we talk about lions we talk about their hunting prowess, and how the power of the collective allows these animals to do the most remarkable things. Let’s …
It’s tough to look back through the year and pick out the highlights, as we really are spoiled for choice at Londolozi, but now that we are nearing 2016, we …
Two years and a couple of weeks ago we ran a post on what looked to be the imminent approach of a clash between the Sparta and Mhangeni prides. As …
In this next Sigma Lens review, we change tack from the archetypical telephoto lenses, that are widely used on Safari, to something a little more, well, little. In the wilderness, …
About two weeks Amy asked for a blog on an epic lion of Londolozi. My reply was flippant and immediate: “Aren’t all lions that have somehow scrambled through to adulthood …
When the rangers at Londolozi have a day off, we often take the rest of the camp staff out into the bush to view the animals we are so fortunate …
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~Albert Einstein The words spoken in the above quote are simple ones but ones that have become very true for …
It’s quite a sight. Any lion in the wild is a sight enough to immediately get the adrenaline flowing and therefore a pride of lions is a sight which can …
With the arrival of the Matimba males to Londolozi, the Tsalala pride has found itself in a state of turmoil. As is true of all cats, a male will attempt …
Followers of the Londolozi blog will have noticed a dearth in the posts about the once-mighty Sparta pride of late. The pride, once numbering over 20 individuals, now consists of …
“Out of the frying pan and into the fire”, could really be the history of the Tsalala pride summed up in one short idiom. We have been discussing the future …