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Maxabene 3:2 Young Male snarling at hyena - Michael Moss

3 Leopards and a Hyena

Rich Laburn September 3, 2011 3

A few weeks ago, my ranger, Chris Goodman and I heard over the radio of a leopard with a kill. We talked about going to see it, but the sighting …

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The Week in Pictures # 10

Talley Smith September 2, 2011 8

As winter comes to an end, the days are getting longer and warmer, meaning more time in the bush for photographs! This week we had fantastic sightings of some familiar …

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Lion Warfare: Tailless Female and the Tsalala Five

Adam Bannister September 1, 2011 5

Rangers, trackers and guests have always had a soft spot for the Tailless Female. Her story is one of bravery and courage. The fact that she has no tail makes …

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The Leopards of Londolozi #5

David Dampier August 31, 2011 8

Although sightings of any of the big, territorial males were scarce, the females and sub-adults certainly were not. Many of the regulars were seen, and there was a truly exceptional …

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Is the Nottens Female too old to mate?

Adam Bannister August 29, 2011 2 10

Rangers and trackers search game paths hoping to see the tell-tale track of Nottens; finding her is like hitting the jackpot.The question is…at her old age will we see her …

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Photographing the Epic Majingilane Coalition

Adam Bannister August 27, 2011 14

It’s not often that we as photographic guides are given the privilege of being able to set up in advance for the ‘perfect’ photograph. We are usually trying to predict …

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The Week in Pictures # 9

Talley Smith August 26, 2011 17

This past week I didn’t spend as much time on traditional safari but rather driving the specialised Photographic Vehicle, which meant that we were able to stay out in the …

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The Campbell Koppies Young Female and Cub

Rich Laburn August 25, 2011 1 6

The infrequently seen Campbell Koppies female was sighted on northern Londolozi two days ago. Having just killed an impala ewe, she proceeded to hoist and feed before making a contact …

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The Leopards of Londolozi #4

David Dampier August 24, 2011 10

For a day there was not a leopard to be seen. In spite of the hard hours tracking and eyes desperately searching the winter bush, these beautiful creatures remained elusive. …

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Wild Dogs play in the last remains of golden sunlight

A Londolozi Safari

Rich Laburn August 23, 2011 7

Our recent guest, Rita Shaw, shares some of her best images from her stay at Londolozi Tree Camp. An avid fan of the blog and past visitor to Londolozi, it …

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Marthly Male with baboon kill - Talley Smith

Marthly Male Kills Baboon

Talley Smith August 21, 2011 1 4

Last week, the Marthly 3:2 Male Leopard crossed south over the Sand River, out of his usual domain in the north, walked straight through camp, and killed an unlucky female …

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The Connoisseur Club on Safari

Adam Bannister August 20, 2011 11

I have grown up in a well-known hospitality family and first started working in the restaurant, resort and catering business when I was 14. The most significant business concept that …

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The Week in Pictures # 8

Talley Smith August 19, 2011 7

What a different, striking week at Londolozi. As you will see from the pictures below, it was not just the usual lion and leopard sightings but also the more scenic …

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Lion Warfare: Majingilanes mating with Sparta Lionesses

Adam Bannister August 18, 2011 6

For the last year the Sparta Pride have been on the back foot continually running away and avoiding any conflict with the four Majingilane Males. Seldomly seen venturing near their …

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Vomba Young Female Drinking David Dampier

The Leopards of Londolozi # 3

David Dampier August 17, 2011 6 6

Leopard viewing in the last few weeks seems to have justified many peoples view that August is prime bush time. At least fifteen different individuals allowed us to spend some …

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