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The Mother Leopard this Mother’s Day

Bronwyn Varty-Laburn May 7, 2022 11 11

Being a family business means that celebrating the nature of mothers and motherhood has been in our DNA for nearly 100 years. The matriarchs within the Londolozi Family have shaped …

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Astronomy in May – A Starry Sky on Safari

Robert Ball May 4, 2022 20

Guests from all over the world visit Londolozi for various reasons. Some visit for the luxurious suites and delicious food, all enjoyed whilst admiring magnificent views. Some visit in the …

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Why Are We Drawn To The Flow Of The Sand River

Jess Shillaw April 28, 2022 13

I’m sure I can speak on behalf of everyone, there is a soft spot in everyone’s heart for a place near water that they have been going to for years. …

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Understanding Chelonians – What is the Difference Between Tortoises, Terrapins and Turtles?

Tayla Brown April 27, 2022 12

Tortoises, Turtles, and Terrapins, what are they? And what is the difference between tortoises terrapins and turtles? Well, some may think they are all the same animal, which at a …

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Why Fungi are More Fascinating Than You Think

Jess Shillaw April 14, 2022 11

With the increased amount of rain in recent weeks, combined with the elevated temperatures, I have noticed a lot of mushrooms sprouting out from the ground. Some amongst the grass, …

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Why is Blue so Rare in Nature?

Robyn Morrison April 12, 2022 14

When you look up into the blue sky or gaze across the seemingly endless expanse of blue ocean, it’s easy to think that the colour blue is common in nature. …

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Waste Management at Londolozi

Tristan Cooke March 26, 2022 23

A Sustainable Safari and The Power of Trash Londolozi mission statement in 1972: “We aim to create a model in wise land management by using the many qualities of the …

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Breaking The Bias

Kirst Joscelyne March 8, 2022 30

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we …

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An Unexpected Morning

Jordan-Lee Odams March 5, 2022 5

4:00am is an unreasonable time for any Camp Manager to wake up and start their day, we leave the early mornings to the rangers. However one cold drizzling morning we …

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More Than Just Rain

Chris Taylor February 28, 2022 17

The weather. A topic of conversation that is had daily, all over the world and Londolozi is no different. In fact, we are in an industry that is directly influenced …

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Safari Icons: The Big Five

Dan Hirschowitz February 22, 2022 21

The term “The Big Five” forms the foundation of thousands upon thousands of safari bookings each year, but the Big Five is a concept that many first time visitors to …

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Do Elephants Wrinkle With Age?

Kelsey Clark February 21, 2022 20

No one can argue that watching a herd of elephants or even just one lone bull is fascinating – not only in terms of observing their behaviour but also admiring …

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Lessons learnt in 2021

Patrick Grealy February 17, 2022 12

2021 was a very different year for many people, uncertainty being the main trend for the year. Now that we have settled into the swing of things in 2022, I …

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Complexities of a Clan: A Closer Look at Hyenas

Chris Taylor February 7, 2022 16

Shrouded in dark mythology and evil folklore for centuries, the hyena has struggled to gain the recognition it deserves. Observed as the ‘dirty joke of the natural world’ by Ernest …

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Summers Wild Flowers

Dan Hirschowitz January 19, 2022 13

Summer has arrived and over the past few weeks, we have almost totalled 330mm of rain for the season so far. With the beauty of the awaited rains, here at …

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