Kate Arthur

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After a few years of working in the world of economic consulting, Kate’s love of adventure, wilderness and sense of curiosity led her to move away from the city and join the Londolozi guiding team. It was amidst her years of studying politics, philosophy and economics that her love of exploring and understanding different wilderness areas in South Africa compounded through trips with friends and family. Kate has been fortunate to travel to many different corners of the world but she’ll argue that nothing quite beats being surrounded by nature watching an African sunrise or sunset, especially at Londolozi!

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An Embarrassment of Riches

Kate Arthur May 11, 2023 1 8

Here at Londolozi and within the broader Sabi Sand Reserve, we are fortunate to have an abundance of animals that traverse this area, including the notorious Big Five. As part …

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The Week in Pictures #595

Kate Arthur May 5, 2023 4 35

During the course of this past week out in the field, we have been enjoying the true highlights of autumn weather and all the beauty that comes with being on …

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Structural Adaptations: Eyes

Kate Arthur May 1, 2023 14

We spend our days traversing Londolozi’s incredible surrounding environment, observing the weird and wonderful creatures and their interactions that take place all around us. The more time we spend in and …

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My Favourite Antelope: The Kudu

Kate Arthur March 2, 2023 1 26

Many blogs have been written over the years here at Londolozi detailing countless incredible sightings that guests and rangers have witnessed. Prides of lions hunting and feeding on impressive-sized kudu …

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Hyenas Vs Lions At The Londolozi Airstrip

Kate Arthur March 1, 2023 32

Not so long ago I wrote a blog highlighting some of the incredible sightings that have been witnessed on the Londolozi Airstrip over the years. And following on from the …

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The Week In Pictures #585

Kate Arthur February 24, 2023 44

It has been a jam-packed week of many incredible sightings, particularly of lions! A number of different prides have been seen around the reserve; including some that we have not …

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Wildebeest Gives Birth in Front of our Eyes!

Kate Arthur February 13, 2023 38

At this time of year, in the height of summer, we are constantly surrounded by new forms of life: impala lambs, wildebeest calves, birds nesting with baby chicks, fruiting trees …

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The Week in Pictures #582

Kate Arthur February 3, 2023 5 47

And just like that, the first month of 2023 is already something of the past. To wrap up the end of January, the bush has provided us with some incredible …

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What the Wilderness Taught Me in 2022

Kate Arthur January 10, 2023 2 24

Happy 2023 Londolozi family! As we roll into January, this is always a time of year when I do my best to find some time for myself to reflect on …

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Memorable Moments on the Londolozi Airstrip

Kate Arthur December 22, 2022 25

Our Londolozi airstrip, a place where many of our guests’ safari experience begins upon their arrival, is situated within minutes from our camps. From the moment guests step off the …

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‘Tis the Season of Dung Beetles

Kate Arthur December 13, 2022 26

At this time of year, there is a particular increase in attention when scanning the road ahead from our game drive vehicles. We are bound to either pass a fresh …

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What Makes Elephants so Uniquely Fascinating?

Kate Arthur November 9, 2022 20

There is nothing quite like finding yourself amongst a large herd of elephants as they move past your vehicle. There’s an incredible aura of stillness and silence as we watch …

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Hysterics at a Hyena Den

Kate Arthur November 1, 2022 22

Hyenas have never really been portrayed in the best light and as a result, have suffered the wrath of a negative and ill-informed perception of the global audience. However, this …

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An Afternoon with the Three Rivers Female and her cub

Kate Arthur October 12, 2022 2 27

Since Matt Rochford shared the last update on the Three Rivers Female and her cub, these two leopards have continued to provide some absolutely incredible sightings on Londolozi. It has been …

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Cheetah, Leopards and Other Big Cats – What’s The Difference?

Kate Arthur September 28, 2022 27

Over the last few weeks we have been blessed with a few incredible Cheetah sightings across the reserve and a frequent question that has been pondered and discussed on our …

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Mashaba 3:3 Female

2008 - present

The Mashaba female is currently Londolozi’s best-known leopard. Her relaxed nature means she is comfortable around the vehicles.

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Mashaba 3:3 Female

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2 known

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10 known

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Nkoveni 2:2 Female

2012 - present

A gorgeous female who is found to the east of camp. Easily recognised by her 2:2 spot pattern she is often to be found in Marula trees.

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Nkoveni 2:2 Female

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Sunsetbend

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109 stories

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2 known

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5 known

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Ndzanzeni 4:3 Female

2012 - present

This female is a success story all in herself, being born as a single cub to the Riverbank 3:3 female in early 2012.

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Ndzanzeni 4:3 Female

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41 stories

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2 known

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3 known

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Nhlanguleni 3:2 Female

2011 - present

Initially skittish she spent a lot of time in the Sand River, now relaxed she makes up the majority of leopard viewing west of camp.

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Nhlanguleni 3:2 Female

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2 known

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7 known

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Ximungwe 5:3 Female

2015 - present

Having been viewed by vehicles from an early age, this leopard is supremely relaxed around Land Rovers.

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Ximungwe 5:3 Female

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93 stories

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1 known

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2 known

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Flat Rock 3:2 Male

2013 - present

A dominant male leopard over the majority of the north. He originally took over the 4:4 Male's territory when he died.

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Flat Rock 3:2 Male

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61 stories

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0 known

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Senegal Bush 3:3 Male

2012 - present

Initially seen as a young male in 2016, this leopard only properly established territory on Londolozi in mid-2019

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Senegal Bush 3:3 Male

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Unknown

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39 stories

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0 known

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Nkuwa 3:3 Female

2018 - present

One of two sisters born to the Nhlanguleni Female, both of whom made it to independence, the first intact litter to do so in 7 years.

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Nkuwa 3:3 Female

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Sunsetbend

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19 stories

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1 known

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1 known

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Xinzele 4:4 Female

2017 - present

A small female often found in NW Marthly. Similar spot pattern to her mother the Ingrid Dam Female.

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Xinzele 4:4 Female

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Unknown

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21 stories

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2 known

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2 known

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Plaque Rock 3:3 Female

2018 - present

A pretty young playful female found along the river to the east of camp

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Plaque Rock 3:3 Female

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Sunsetbend

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19 stories

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2 known

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1 known

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Maxim's 5:3 Male

2013 - present

Fairly skittish male that is presumed to have come from the Kruger National Park.

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Maxim's 5:3 Male

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17 stories

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0 known

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Three Rivers 2:2 Female

2016 - present

Forced into early independence as her mother was killed by the Southern Avoca Males.

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Three Rivers 2:2 Female

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Sunsetbend

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28 stories

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2 known

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1 known

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Stone Drift 3:2 Female

2021 - present

Also young and playful but rather with a spot pattern of 3:2. She is slightly bigger than her sister.

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Stone Drift 3:2 Female

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Sunsetbend

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10 stories

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1 known

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Ntomi 3:3 Male

2021 - present

A single cub of the Ximungwe Female's second litter. Initially rather skittish but is very relaxed now. Birth mark in his left eye.

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Ntomi 3:3 Male

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21 stories

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Three Rivers 2:3 Young Male

2021 - present

One of two cubs to survive, the sister lost at five months. Still dependent on his mother, but is growing into an impressive young male.

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Three Rivers 2:3 Young Male

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Sunsetbend

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5 stories

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2 known

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Leopards Sighted

Mashaba 3:3 Female

Nkoveni 2:2 Female

Ndzanzeni 4:3 Female

Nhlanguleni 3:2 Female

Ximungwe 5:3 Female

Flat Rock 3:2 Male

Senegal Bush 3:3 Male

Nkuwa 3:3 Female

Xinzele 4:4 Female

Plaque Rock 3:3 Female

Maxim's 5:3 Male

Three Rivers 2:2 Female

Stone Drift 3:2 Female

Ntomi 3:3 Male

Three Rivers 2:3 Young Male

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