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The Joy of Tracking

Nick Tennick September 1, 2022 1 22

As one of the new members of the team, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. Leaving a corporate job in the city of Johannesburg to follow …

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It Takes A Village

Shannon Dawson August 20, 2022 19

Our Londolozi Village is a way of living. It is not just a place where we reside, it is a movement, a feeling, a connection to the wilderness and her …

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The Guiding Team is Growing

Kate Arthur August 18, 2022 1 27

I am sure I am not alone when I say that, amongst many other things, the 2020 global pandemic and lockdown period encouraged many self-reflection moments and reminded me (amongst …

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An Afternoon In The River

Kyle Gordon August 16, 2022 16

The day started with no real plan. We’d had a couple of really fun and beautiful sightings and now was an afternoon to see where the wind would blow us. …

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The Dragonfly Project

Jess Shillaw August 9, 2022 21

Freshwater ecosystems fall into some of the most threatened ecosystems due to pollution, invasive alien plants, and high volumes of water abstraction (taking water from any source). The freshwater ecosystems …

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The Unfathomable World of Scent in the Wilderness

Kyle Gordon July 19, 2022 9

My friend and tracker, Rob “Prof” Hlatshwyo, has an uncanny ability to understand and therefore predict an animal’s movements. I cannot count the number of times that we have seen …

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The Value of African Elephants in Fighting Global Warming

Robyn Morrison May 24, 2022 9

People travel across the world to spend at least six to eight hours per day in the vehicle finding all kinds of species in the animal kingdom. We spend as …

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Mindfulness From Varty Camp Deck

Jordan-Lee Odams May 14, 2022 3

The world moves so fast and we often get wrapped up in a whirlwind of a million different things. It’s not often we allow ourselves to completely relax and decompress. …

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Can Predators Taste?

Robyn Morrison May 9, 2022 11

Setting off on our evening’s game drive, we had crossed the river to explore the Northern part of our reserve. Not long after, I had received an update that there …

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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 12

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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