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Josh Attenborough February 24, 2020 2 1

During training we were taught to stop and switch off the engine as much as possible, whether it was for tiny insects, birds or even just a scenic view of …

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Our African Milky Way

Tayla Brown February 20, 2020 9

On a clear winter’s night at Londolozi you can’t help but gaze up at the night sky and be mezmerized by the sheer beauty of the band of light that …

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What is/are the Differences Between the Sabi Sand Reserve and The Kruger National Park

Duncan Maclarty February 16, 2020 13

It’s a daunting task when you stare at a computer or tablet screen during the beginning stages of planning your safari. If you don’t have a reliable travel agent or …

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They Came For The “Big 6” But Settled For the Big 5

Pete Thorpe February 6, 2020 10

“The “Big 6″?”, you may be asking yourself. We didn’t accidentally tally up one extra for good measure. There are a number of lists that have arisen throughout the safari …

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What to Pack for a Safari?

Jacqui Marais January 20, 2020 0

It’s almost time for your African safari to Londolozi, and it’s around this stage when you’re starting to wonder what to pack, especially if you are a first time safari …

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Heading Back To Camp

Michael Harmon January 16, 2020 8

One afternoon in late October, I was walking down the Londolozi footpath when a wave of recognition washed over me. I stopped in my tracks and doubled back, ready to …

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The Curious Case of The Wild Dogs and The Waterhole

Pete Thorpe January 13, 2020 9

Looking for wild dogs (or painted wolves as they are also known) is no easy task. This was a pack of over 10 dogs, which would inevitably leave a good …

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Nature’s Resourcefulness

Josh Attenborough January 11, 2020 8

After following the tracks of the Mhangeni pride zigzag back and forth in the open grasslands of the south-western part of the reserve for most of the morning, we were …

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Three Lions, One Unforgettable Morning

Nick Sims January 9, 2020 15

It’s roughly five o’clock in the morning and the Sand River valley has already begun to heat up. The usual chorus of bird calls is interrupted by a deep, rolling …

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Synchronicity: When A Game Drive Is ON

Michael Harmon January 6, 2020 10

No two game drives are alike; it’s what makes going on safari an addictive experience. Each drive has its own flow, some starting off with a bang (a leopard drinking …

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Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Diana Devaul January 5, 2020 26

If you think there is nothing more frightening than coming within inches of a lion in the wilds of Africa, you have not encountered a frisky bull elephant looking for …

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A Gathering of Verdant Green and Glittering Gold

Anna Ridgewell December 25, 2019 30

“Delight in the little things” ~ Rudyard Kipling The bush has burst into hues of verdant greens and floral carpet areas, which were bare only a few months ago, a …

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Train of Thought: a Transcontinental Safari Daydream

Michael Harmon December 17, 2019 9

In the closing pages of his book The Full Circle, Dave Varty lays out an inspiring vision for the largest wildlife corridor in Africa. Running from South Africa’s Western Cape …

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Varty Deck Dispatch: Elephant Afternoons

Michael Harmon December 14, 2019 14

Working in camp at Londolozi, it’s hard to resist the urge to be out in the bush. Sure, we have our fair share of wildlife encounters inside the lodge fence …

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The Sounds of Londolozi: a Lekker Field Guide to South African Slang

Michael Harmon December 9, 2019 15

After three weeks in the nonstop language class that is life at Londolozi, I was feeling confident. I’d started throwing the occasional ja (“yahhhh”) into regular conversation. My heys were …

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