The Mysterious Three: Cats of the Wild
When the word cat is mentioned, lion, cheetah and leopard (especially here at Londolozi) are the first animals that come to mind. They are indeed all members of the cat …
When the word cat is mentioned, lion, cheetah and leopard (especially here at Londolozi) are the first animals that come to mind. They are indeed all members of the cat …
In Greek mythology, the River Styx formed the boundary between the earth and the underworld. In some versions, the Styx had mythical powers and could render someone invulnerable. Legend has …
The English poet William Blake once wrote, ‘To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your …
It’s the final Friday of the 2014 calendar, and what a week it has been! The summer rains have made their mark already, with lots more expected, and we were …
Growing up in South Africa I have been privileged with regular visits to the bush – but a visit to Londolozi is something particularly special. My first trip to Londolozi was …
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of …
Wildlife stole the show in 2014 with many moments that amazed us, time and again. Leopards, lions, new cubs, stolen kills, unusual interactions, battles between animals and the wonderful season …
My wife and I chose to celebrate our thirtieth wedding anniversary at Londolozi (our first safari). Being new to the bushveld we came without any preconceived expectations. We put our …
The last couple of weeks have marked the beginning of summer, a time of vibrancy and excitement in the bush that comes with the changes of a new season. Because summer is a time of colour, …
Six different groups of male lions have been seen on the property in the last couple of months. And these are non-Majingilane males I’m talking about. With the dominant coalition …
Leopards, being solitary cats are supreme opportunists and will opt for getting food by means that require the least expenditure of energy. This means having a versatile and very broad …
When you meet Londolozi’s Tree Camp Butler Sersant Sibuyi you immediately feel at ease because of his calm demeanour and friendly nature, he simply has that way about him. There …
As we wind down to the end of 2014 we look back at some of the highlights. Working at Londolozi we have the opportunity to meet guests from around the world, …
Hot and then rainy and then hot again. The summer rhythm is in full swing at Londolozi, with some lovely cooler conditions on the cloudy days keeping the action going …
Whether they are stalking a buffalo, all shoulder blades and rippling muscles, lethargically padding within meters of the vehicle or even lying flat on their backs with their legs in …