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A True Wilderness Experience

Rich Laburn March 4, 2011 3

The lions had just finished roaring when we began walking. In the soft light of dawn, a chorus of birds marched along with us as we began the epic journey …

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The Lions – The Majingilane Coalition

Adam Bannister March 2, 2011 17

The name ‘Majingilane’ was coined with reference to watchmen who patrol the night, marching with intent, never altering their course. The Majingilane Coalition are believed to have originated from the …

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Death of the Breakaway Sparta Pride

Adam Bannister February 27, 2011 4

We have recently received the news that the Breakaway Sparta Pride suffered a major blow. A few days ago, the body of the last youngster was found at the remains …

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First Ever Footage of Tsalala Pride Cubs

Adam Bannister February 24, 2011 9

Two days ago we announced that one of the Tsalala Pride lionesses has just given birth to four small cubs. For the last two days, all of our rangers have …

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BREAKING NEWS: Tsalala Pride Has Cubs

Adam Bannister February 22, 2011 7

One of the Tsalala females was seen with four brand new cubs today. Stashed away in the rocks by Marthly Pools, we had suspected she might be denning there, now …

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The Last Lions

Rich Laburn February 21, 2011 14

Africa… Here the ancient dramas of nature play themselves out. Ma di Tau, the mighty lioness has lost her mate, there are new rulers now and she must flee. With …

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A Quintessential Leopard Hoist

Rich Laburn February 16, 2011 10

The long grass of late summer is a dangerous place to be. By the time the darkness descends on the moonless night, an unsuspecting herd of impalas has become increasingly …

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The Lions – Breakaway Sparta Pride (2+1)

Adam Bannister February 8, 2011 10

The Sparta Pride, also known as the Eyrefield Pride, sits close to many people’s hearts. Providing the core of the lion viewing at Londolozi this pride also spawned, what is …

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Majingilane Coalition Rescue Tsalala Lionesses

Adam Bannister February 6, 2011 16

Two nights ago I witnessed where the alliances stand. A sporadic encounter between the two Tsalala lionesses and the Sparta pride was tragically unfolding when the Majingilane coalition put a …

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The Lions – Tailless Female

Adam Bannister February 2, 2011 22

The Tailless female, known by some as BB, must be one of the most well known lions in the Sabi Sands. Identified simply as the Lioness without a tail she …

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Lion Warfare – An Update Part 6

Rich Laburn January 24, 2011 14

It’s been awesome to see the response that blogs about Lions are receiving. For those that have been following the story of the different Prides, the update is as follows….

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The Sparta Females’ Desperate Dance

Rich Laburn January 20, 2011 13

Just a few weeks earlier, in almost exactly the same the spot as we now found them, the two Sparta lioness killed a young buffalo for themselves and their three …

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Vomba Young Female at Her Best

Rich Laburn January 17, 2011 8

We had set out to find her and it did not take long. Lying up in a tree we had discovered the Vomba Young Female at exactly the right time. …

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The Demise of the Tsalala Pride – An Update

Rich Laburn January 13, 2011 34

It’s been 6 months since The Majingilane Males arrived in Marthly and overturned the proverbial apple cart. Male lion takeovers invariably have disastrous effects on lion prides as new territories …

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A Guide: The Birds of Londolozi

Rich Laburn January 4, 2011 11

Before I was a game ranger, my impressions of Londolozi were that of a destination renowned for high-profile game viewing. It was only after beginning my guiding career here, that …

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