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The Importance of Bird Language

Matt Rochford March 16, 2022 12

My favourite simple joy is to get up early, go out on a game drive into the bush in time to watch the sun come up. There’s no better way …

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Photography Series Episode 2: Generations through the lens

Tristan Cooke March 9, 2022 2 22

Photography Series In the month of March, Londolozi is showcasing some of our best photography and photographers alike. This five part blog series will take readers behind some stunning imagery …

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A Big Birding Year

Nick Sims March 2, 2022 18

Last year a group of us, Londolozi Rangers, past and present, decided to try our hands at something a little different. We decided that we were going to embark on …

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Wildlife Photography In Kruger ~ A Q&A With Ranger Nick Sims

Jemma Thorpe February 26, 2022 14

You will find many wildlife photos around my house which I have proudly framed and hung up to be admired. These images remind me of a time when I picked …

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How Does a Bird’s Vision Compare to a Human’s?

Robyn Morrison February 3, 2022 23

Humans are exceptional animals by any stretch of the imagination. Our special traits – from big brains to opposable thumbs – have given us great abilities and have allowed us …

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Thunder Bird brings the Rain

Matt Rochford January 26, 2022 25

I’m looking forward to entering the peak of the rainy season, which brings a very special sound to the African bush. Shortly after the sun rises, the air will often …

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How to Series Part 1: How to Start Birding

Dean De La Rey December 28, 2021 1

“I would love to get into birds”, “It’s something I love but have never really gotten into it”. The famous words of not only people that come on safari but …

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A Walk To Remember

Patrick Grealy November 29, 2021 15

For many Londolozi guides, a bush walk will always hold a big place in our hearts. The simple act of walking allows us to connect with the bush on a …

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5 Birds You Might Find Off Founders Deck

Ashleigh Chamberlain November 6, 2021 20

Prior to being a Camp Manager at Founders, or a member of staff at Londolozi, I was only confident about knowing the difference between an ostrich and a chicken. That …

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Bee-eaters of Londolozi

Tayla Brown October 26, 2021 13

There are many moments in my guiding career that I will never forget – some of them big, like seeing a lioness carrying a cub for the first time, or …

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Challenging The Definition Of ‘Instinct’

Kyle Gordon October 12, 2021 32

It’s a very exciting time here at Londolozi, spring is just around the corner, and summer is following close on its heels. And that, ladies and gentlemen, means the migrants …

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What Birding has Meant For Me (And Can For You!)

Robert Ball October 4, 2021 26

Before arriving at Londolozi I knew very little about birds. My previous bush experience usually entailed focusing on all the other animals and especially the Big 5. Whilst I will …

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One Of The Best Places For Twitching – Londolozi’s Camp

Tayla Brown September 23, 2021 20

‘Twitching’: The obsessive world of extreme birdwatching My favourite time of day in camp is the afternoon. With guests out on a drive, this is often the time that the …

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Sunbirds of Londolozi

Dan Hirschowitz August 31, 2021 18

Along with the many reasons why so many of us love this time of year, one of the main reasons for me is that the landscaping around the camps consists …

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Welcoming Back A Feathery Winter Visitor

Robert Ball August 24, 2021 11

When we think of migratory birds, one’s mind is automatically directed towards the birds that travel various distances, whether long or short, which are in search of preferable conditions. Sometimes …

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