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The Campbell Koppies Young Female and Cub

Richie 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 Leopard Diaries #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

Richie 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 Leopard Diaries #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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The pack of wild dogs runs down the road away from the upset breeding herd. Later that afternoon, they would find and unsuccessfully hunt an impala ewe - Rich Laburn

Wild Dogs Chased by Elephants

Richie Laburn August 16, 2011 12

The pack of wild dogs began moving just before sunset. A balmy winter’s afternoon breathed across of the open savannah as the pack ran in a westerly direction. The alpha …

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Tsalala Lioness with four cubs approaching the Sand River after eating an impala - Rich Laburn

Tsalala Cubs Brave Sand River

Richie Laburn August 15, 2011 11

We thought we had missed the sighting of a lifetime. 4 wet cubs from the Tsalala Pride lay next to a finished impala carcass, bellies full and eyes closed. They …

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Spotted Hyenas : Love them or Hate them

Adam Bannister August 14, 2011 15

We all have our own opinions about hyenas…Some think that they are the most foul things in the world ; conniving, silly and dark (an image enhanced by their portrayal …

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The Week in Pictures # 7

Talley Smith August 12, 2011 5

I always find it interesting to look back at what the bushveld presents to me on a weekly basis. On some occasions I will spend hours with just a single …

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My Ten Days at Londolozi

Richie Laburn August 11, 2011 14

Our recent guest, Francesca, spent 10 days at Londolozi with her family. Driving with Jess Boon and Jeffrey Mhlongo, she was able to capture a spectacular album of images during …

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The Tsalala Ten

Adam Bannister August 9, 2011 7

The faces in my car were all smiles; the most satisfied and happy silence I have ever experienced. Everyone stared down between the rocks. We had all fallen in love…fallen …

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Lioness Kills Impala Next to Landrover

Richie Laburn August 8, 2011 15

The impala saw the lioness too late. Already in mid-stride, the tawny flash bore down on the helpless ewe and smothered it within seconds. Barely a moment after alarming in …

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