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The Week in Pictures # 40

Talley Smith May 4, 2012 15

If you have been following the blog recently, you will know by now that this week brought very sad answers to our questions about the Sparta Pride. Despite trying to …

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BREAKING NEWS: Sparta Pride Lioness is Dead!

Adam Bannister May 2, 2012 20

It is with a heavy heart that I bring you sad news from this mornings drive. The body of an adult lioness was found. Although nearly impossible to identify, it …

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The Beat of the Buffalo

Adam Bannister May 2, 2012 4

Buffalo thrive at Londolozi. It is always exciting to sit amidst a large herd of buffalo, staring in awe at the sheer abundance, size and behaviour. There is never a …

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From the Lens of our Guest

Rich Laburn April 30, 2012 21

I first met Belinda on the Varty Camp deck after another extraordinary afternoon in the Londolozi wilderness. We got chatting and she mentioned that she was a keen photographer and …

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New Sparta Pride lion cubs

Adam Bannister April 29, 2012 30

It is with great joy, that we at Londolozi, are able to show you pictures and a brief video of the newest lion arrivals to the area. The Sparta lions …

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A Wake of Vultures

James Tyrrell April 28, 2012 6

I have always been amused by collective nouns. An obstinacy of buffalo, an implausibility of wildebeest, and my personal favourite, a parliament of owls. None of these is more appropriate …

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The Week in Pictures #39

Talley Smith April 27, 2012 18

This week, once again, the lions were relatively quiet and elusive around Londolozi, leaving room for incredible sightings of other top predators: leopard, hyena and even wild dog. The young …

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Wild Dog Feeding Frenzy

Adam Bannister April 26, 2012 7

The pack of eight Wild Dogs ran with purpose, coursing along the Guarri thicket line, searching intently for a morning meal. It was easy to see that they were attempting …

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On the Road Again – An Accountant’s Blog

David Dampier April 25, 2012 12

On the 13th April, after injuries, sickness and misfortune plagued the rest of the ranging team, our Head Guide turned to the accounting department for help and experience…and so with …

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Breakaway Tsalala Pride: ID Kit

Adam Bannister April 24, 2012 12

Identifying lions can be extremely difficult to do. The reason being that they all look very similar and they appear to be in constant change, in terms of identifying features.Cuts, …

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Showcasing: The Tutlwa Female Leopard

James Tyrrell April 22, 2012 1 5

I remember the first time I saw the Tutlwa female. Draped over a fallen Marula tree on Ximpalapala crest, north of the Sand River, she was gazing longingly at a …

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The Westphals on Safari

Rich Laburn April 21, 2012 11

The Westphals are one of our favorite repeat guests to Londolozi. Each time they come it seems sightings get better and more fun is had. This last year, they visited …

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The Week in Pictures # 38

Talley Smith April 20, 2012 14

This week, the recent lion drama subsided somewhat, leaving room for fantastic leopard viewing as well as time with the ‘smaller’ things. When the lions are vocalizing and patrolling their …

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Misty Mornings: a photographers dream

Adam Bannister April 19, 2012 25

We are currently in the midst of one of my favourite times of the year. The reason: the unbelievable mornings. The bushveld is always pretty, but it is now that …

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How Elephants Have Fun

Adam Bannister April 18, 2012 9

Of late I have written a lot about the outrageously exciting lion dynamics that are currently playing out at Londolozi. I may indeed be a ‘lion man’, but I certainly …

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