Sparta Male Joins Tsalala Pride
In 2008, the Tsalala pride were taken over by two of the by-now infamous Mapogo coalition. A young male in the pride at the time, the sole survivor from a …
In 2008, the Tsalala pride were taken over by two of the by-now infamous Mapogo coalition. A young male in the pride at the time, the sole survivor from a …
One thing I love most about this blog is the role it plays as an archive, in which we can look back and reference incredible sightings and make comparisons. Then …
Trouble is brewing in eastern Londolozi. Whilst over the past few months the Styx males looked set to inherit the kingdom from their fathers, there is a new threat pressing …
A few weeks ago we ran a post on why not finding something on game drive is sometimes best. Well, I take back what I said. Not finding the Sparta …
There are times in the bush when you feel that no matter how hard you try, you are still no closer to achieving the intended outcome. That has been the case …
I can happily report that October was another successful month for our photographers. It started with lions feasting on a young rhino bull to the recent sighting of lions and buffalos – the …
Two years ago, the roar of the Majingilane was a constant serenade on the night air of Londolozi. If you couldn’t hear them on at least five evenings a week, …
Like it or not, hyenas play a crucial role in the amazing system we find ourselves a part of at Londolozi. They unfairly drag around a dark, sinister stereotype that …
The beginning of 2010 was an interesting time for the lion population of the Sabi Sands with the Majingilane Males making quite the entrance and taking over from the well-known …
It wasn’t too long ago that we were worried about the Sparta Pride. One of the three adult females was nursing an injured ankle and the sub-adults were not contributing …
The dynasty of Londolozi’s big cats has been chronicled over the past 31 years by the many guides and trackers, past and present, who have worked here. People come from …
A half-eaten lioness lies dead at Marthly Pools. Dean and Elmon discovered her at sunset on Thursday and broke the news to those game drives that hadn’t closed down for …
A few weeks ago we ran a piece on the Tsalala Pride in which we speculated that the 8th and final survivor of the two 2011 litters had been killed. …
Noble. Proud. Regal. Dangerous… and oddly paternal. This is the Hip-Scar male of the mighty Majingilane. For reasons unbeknownst to us, he has adopted the role of gentle protector of …
An outstanding morning of lion viewing at Londolozi Game Reserve… The much loved Tailless Female was found together with the core of the Tsalala Pride. This pride has been operating …