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The Lunar Moth

Jess Shillaw February 23, 2021 10

“The Lunar Moth is attracted to the moon as a source of light”, Bronwyn Varty-Laburn often shares with me how she believes that the Lunar moth – or African Moon …

General Nature Life Wildlife

A Morning of Surprises

Nick Sims February 22, 2021 23

It was still dark when ranger Chris Taylor and I met in the Ranger’s Room. Over a cup of coffee we decided on a plan. Our mission was simple; attempt …

Featured Lions Wildlife

Virtual Safari: The Week in Video #49

James Tyrrell February 21, 2021 15

The Avoca male lions bellow in full chorus on a glorious evening. Giraffes abound, hyenas sniff the breeze, little bee-eaters prove to be great photographic subjects, and rainy conditions makes …

Featured Wildlife

This Week in Pictures #480

Sean Zeederberg February 19, 2021 10

The rains continued to fall on Londolozi over the beginning of the week, adding to the already extensive rainfall this season. The waterholes remain full, the Sand River flowing in …

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An Afternoon With the Flat Rock Male

Chris Taylor February 18, 2021 1 19

The Flat Rock male has been rather scarce of late. We suspect that he was partly stranded north of the Sand River which until a few days ago would have …

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The Original Leopard Trackers

Alex Van Den Heever February 16, 2021 21

Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo were one of Londolozi’s most formidable ranger/tracker partnerships. Working together for many years, they introduced countless guests to the magic of the African …

Featured History Leopards Video Wildlife

Virtual Safari: The Week in Video #48

James Tyrrell February 14, 2021 25

We link up with the Avoca males this week as they are seen further south on Londolozi. The Flat Rock male leopard is as impressive as ever as he reestablishes …

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The Week in Pictures #479

Chris Taylor February 12, 2021 20

Having exceeded our seasonal average rainfall already, the landscape would now be unrecognisable for someone who visited a few months ago. The Sand River has continued to rise with consistently …

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My First Time Seeing One of Londolozi’s Royal Family of Leopards

Tayla Brown February 11, 2021 1 22

There are many leopards at Londolozi. Some that we get to see regularly and then a few that are very seldom encountered; this latter group includes one particular leopard, the …

Leopards Wildlife

Londolozi’s Lessons of Love

James Tyrrell February 8, 2021 23

Sometimes nature gifts us a Valentine’s story out of the blue, sometimes we look amongst ourselves, and sometimes we simply feel like exploring the esoteric nature of love itself. So …

Featured Occasions Video Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #478

Jess Shillaw February 5, 2021 21

After three years of being a ranger here, and having ventured somewhat into the field of photography, it was time to contribute my first Week in Pictures… The bird life …

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Ticking off one of Those Guiding “Lifers”

Sean Zeederberg February 4, 2021 19

Whether it be as a guide, a well-seasoned safari goer, a first timer or an avid birder, we all have a list of things we really wish to see. These …

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It’s Always Worth a Closer Look!

Robert Ball February 3, 2021 12

During downtime when not driving guests, rangers try get out into the bush and do things we usually wouldn’t be able to do. From spending extended periods of time trying …

Birds Wildlife

Seeing Cheetah after 11 Years

Kirst Joscelyne February 2, 2021 21

I haven’t seen many cheetahs in my lifetime. In fact to count exactly, I have had only five cheetah sightings. Of these five, two have been recently at Londolozi. Before …

Wildlife

Crocodiles on the Move

Guy Brunskill February 1, 2021 19

An animal so often feared and such a master of concealment, and so incredibly adapted to its environment in so many ways… Leaving for game drive invariably takes you past …

Londolozi Camps Wildlife