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An Afternoon with the Xinzele Female

Nick Sims November 14, 2020 1 30

The last few weeks at Londolozi can only be described as superb. The recent rains coupled with the warm weather have launched the bush into summer and the sightings of …

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The Week in Pictures #465

James Tyrrell November 13, 2020 24

First things first: the bird in this week’s ID Challenge: It was a Thick-billed Cuckoo. Heard more than they’re seen, they’re a good tick to have on your bird list. …

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Tsalala Lioness Kills Kudu: Through the Eyes of Trainee Rangers

Jess Shillaw November 12, 2020 32

I recently joined Trainee Rangers Kirsten, Patrick and Kyle on a morning drive. We had two incredible lion sightings; the Birmingham male first and then the Tsalala female with her …

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Eagle vs. Snake: No Contest

James Tyrrell November 11, 2020 17

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The First Impala Lamb for 2020!

Pete Thorpe November 10, 2020 18

Every year we anticipate certain events – the first rains, the first migratory birds etc. One of the biggest events though, is the arrival of the first impala lamb. Some …

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What Bird is This? #30

James Tyrrell November 9, 2020 18

I remember seeing this bird for the first time. I was in the north of the Kruger with one of South Africa’s leading trails guides and top birders, and he …

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The Drongo Chicks: So Far, So Good

James Tyrrell November 7, 2020 25

A few weeks ago we ran a story on a pair of fork-tailed drongos that were nesting barely two hundred metres from the Londolozi camps. Three beautiful eggs were laid …

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The Week in Pictures #464

James Tyrrell November 6, 2020 21

The proliferation of life at this time every year is utterly astounding. It’s the birds that have really stolen the show over the last ten days; nests have been discovered …

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Fresh Crab For Breakfast

Pete Thorpe November 5, 2020 13

The causeway that crosses the Sand River is always a hive of activity. It is essential to take a slow drive across and spend more than a few minutes scanning …

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The Tsalala Lions: Still Alive and Well. For Now

James Tyrrell November 4, 2020 27

The Tsalala female and her daughter dodged a proverbial bullet a few days ago, walking within 100 metres of the full Nkuhuma Pride where they were lying above the Manyelethi …

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Ntsevu Lion Cub Gets Carried

Guy Brunskill November 3, 2020 23

We had received reports that one of the females part of the Ntsevu pride had recently given birth to a new litter. None of us had yet seen any of …

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Eagle vs. Owl

James Tyrrell November 2, 2020 11

Driving down the Maxabene Riverbed looking for owls, we were thrilled to suddenly see a Verreaux’s Eagle Owl take off from a Tamboti grove we were approaching. It landed a …

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Virtual Safari: The Week in Video #33

James Tyrrell November 1, 2020 13

A week of amazing sightings – of leopards in particular – some elephants being fussy drinkers, and a stakeout that didn’t quite go according to plan… Enjoy this Week in …

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Habituating a Leopard Cub

James Tyrrell October 31, 2020 19

It’s a beautiful thing winning the trust of a wild animal, especially one as enigmatic and vulnerable as a leopard cub. It’s certainly not that they begin to trust you, …

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The Week in Pictures #463

Nick Sims October 30, 2020 24

The month of October has been a very busy one at Londolozi. Not only have we welcomed guests back into the lodge but plenty of early-season rainfall has ensured that …

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