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Earth Day 2013

Dave Varty April 22, 2013 2

Londolozi means “the protector of all living things” and consequently conservation has always been deep in our DNA. Upon the return of the family to Londolozi in 2007, we renewed …

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Meet the trackers – Bennet on the Bonnet

Helen Young April 21, 2013 18

Bennet Mthonsi, more affectionately known as Stikenyawo, or Bennet on the bonnet! After growing up in the Timbavati area in the Kruger National Park, Bennet trained as a ranger at Phinda Game …

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The Month in Pictures #1

Mike Sutherland April 19, 2013 33

Mike Sutherland recently joined the Londolozi guiding team. With two years guiding experience already behind him – a year at Kwandwe in the Eastern Cape and another year at Phinda …

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The Iron Lady

Tom Imrie April 18, 2013 33

In a place where the contest between life and death is so keen, it seems ironic that the passing of a Londolozi lioness should draw much attention in the greater …

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Mashaba Female and her Cub

James Tyrrell April 17, 2013 1 9

The Sparta pride was somewhere deep in the far end of Londolozi. The hideously thick section to the south of the Tugwaan drainage, where scarcely a game trail is to …

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Meet the kitchen – Connie Mthabini

Anna Ridgewell April 16, 2013 8

To have the title of ‘Matriarch of the kitchen’ provides extremely big shoes to fill although, in meeting Connie, one can understand why she fulfills this role so well. She …

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Tutlwa Fights with Mashaba Female

Mike Sutherland April 15, 2013 2 11

It was in the heart of the Mashaba female leopard’s territory that the Marthly male leopard and the Tutlwa female leopard were mating. As dusk set in the mating pair …

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The Week in Pictures #74

James Tyrrell April 12, 2013 13

The South Pride is back! Conflict between the Kruger Male and the Sparta Males in the Sabi Sands’ southern reaches has resulted in the older South Pride females bringing the …

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Hyenas Steal from Gowrie Male Leopard

Mike Sutherland April 11, 2013 1 7

There is nothing more appealing to me personally than waking up early on a cold Winter’s morning with the mist still hovering above the Sand River and the golden and …

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New Tsalala Lion Cub

James Tyrrell April 9, 2013 10

The middle of 2011 was a wonderful period for the Tsalala Pride. With the two daughters of the older tailless lioness each giving birth to a litter of 4 early …

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Tutlwa Young Male Leopard vs Tsalala Young Lioness

James Tyrrell April 8, 2013 1 8

A remarkable scene unfolded here at Londolozi on the 22nd of March. It was during morning game drive in the North, that the young Tutlwa male leopard was located while …

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The Week in Pictures # 73

James Tyrrell April 5, 2013 12

The rain returned for a day or two, giving the Lowveld a late gift as the dry season bears down upon it. Apart from the rain, the real concern this …

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Mashaba and Cub Evade Hyena

James Tyrrell April 4, 2013 1 3

We left camp early to see if there would be any feeding activity of either the Mashaba female or her cub. Talley Smith and Freddy Ngobeni had tracked the female …

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Female cheetah kill

Kate Neill April 3, 2013 11

The life of a cheetah is not an easy one. This is why when one is seen on Londolozi, the rangers, staff and guests alike all get extremely excited. After …

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The Best Tiger Viewing in India

Rich Laburn April 2, 2013 34

India is a remarkable country and home to arguably the most iconic Big Cat in the world. Amidst almost daily reports of declining Tiger populations and reductions of national parks, …

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