Matt Rochford

Ranger

Growing up in the small coastal town of Mtunzini afforded Matt a childhood of endless adventures and the freedom to explore the rich diversity of animal and plant life in the area. He thus developed his passion for wildlife at a young age. After completing a BSc degree, he worked in various fields such as construction and landscaping before the opportunity to join Londolozi presented itself. As a ranger, he now follows his childhood ambitions of being able to live and work in the African wilderness.

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Leopards Sighted

Matt's sightings
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Mashaba 3:3 Female
2008 - present

Londolozi's oldest territorial female. Distinguished by her nose spot, this Sunsetbend matriarch's legacy lives on through her daughters.

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Mashaba 3:3 Female

Lineage
Sunsetbend
Identification
markings
Timeline
152 stories
Territory
maps
Parents
2 known
Litters
12 known
Offspring
known
Siblings
known
Videos
playlist
13
Nkoveni 2:2 Female
2012 - present

Londolozi's most viewed leopard and prolific mother. This gorgeous female has raised multiple cubs to independence.

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Nkoveni 2:2 Female

Lineage
Sunsetbend
Identification
markings
Timeline
183 stories
Territory
maps
Parents
2 known
Litters
7 known
Offspring
known
Siblings
known
Videos
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13
Ndzanzeni 4:3 Female
2012 - present

Royal descendant of Mother Leopard lineage. Remarkable single cub success story who overcame injury to continue the royal bloodline.

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Ndzanzeni 4:3 Female

Lineage
Mother Leopard
Identification
markings
Timeline
68 stories
Territory
maps
Parents
2 known
Litters
8 known
Offspring
known
Siblings
known
Videos
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Initially skittish female who transformed into a regular presence. Made history by raising first intact litter since her own generation.

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Nhlanguleni 3:2 Female

Lineage
Sunsetbend
Identification
markings
Timeline
117 stories
Territory
maps
Parents
2 known
Litters
10 known
Offspring
known
Siblings
known
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15

Another leopard who originated in the Kruger National Park, he has established a large territory in the south eastern areas of Londolozi.

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Inyathini 3:3 Male

Lineage
Unknown
Identification
markings
Timeline
46 stories
Territory
maps
Parents
0 known
Litters
0 known
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known
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10
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

Lineage
Sunsetbend
Identification
markings
Timeline
177 stories
Territory
maps
Parents
1 known
Litters
4 known
Offspring
known
Siblings
known
Videos
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12
Flat Rock 3:2 Male
2013 - present

Born 2013 Kruger, seized prime territory at young age. Strategic dominance led to successful lineage before current eastward shift.

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Flat Rock 3:2 Male

Lineage
Unknown
Identification
markings
Timeline
87 stories
Territory
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Parents
0 known
Litters
0 known
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13

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

Lineage
Unknown
Identification
markings
Timeline
104 stories
Territory
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Parents
0 known
Litters
0 known
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7
Nkuwa 3:3 Female
2018 - present

Raised as an intact litter, first in 7 years, who has now made her own history by raising two males to independence as an intact litter.

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Nkuwa 3:3 Female

Lineage
Sunsetbend
Identification
markings
Timeline
49 stories
Territory
maps
Parents
1 known
Litters
2 known
Offspring
known
Siblings
known
Videos
playlist
8
Xinzele 4:4 Female
2017 - present

Northern territory specialist born 2017. Successfully raised the Thumbela Female while establishing dominance in NW Marthly's dramatic lands

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Xinzele 4:4 Female

Lineage
Unknown
Identification
markings
Timeline
42 stories
Territory
maps
Parents
2 known
Litters
3 known
Offspring
known
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Videos
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A pretty young playful female found along the river to the east of camp

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Plaque Rock 3:3 Female

Lineage
Sunsetbend
Identification
markings
Timeline
58 stories
Territory
maps
Parents
2 known
Litters
1 known
Offspring
known
Siblings
known
Videos
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12
Maxim's 5:3 Male
2013 - present

Dominant since 2019. Once skittish Kruger-born giant now rules vast territory, transforming from elusive presence to formidable force.

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Maxim's 5:3 Male

Lineage
Unknown
Identification
markings
Timeline
49 stories
Territory
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Parents
0 known
Litters
0 known
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12
Mawelawela 3:4 Male
2013 - present

Began as a fairly unrelaxed leopard in the southwestern parts of the reserve. Now providing great viewing in the open grasslands

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Mawelawela 3:4 Male

Lineage
Unknown
Identification
markings
Timeline
11 stories
Territory
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Parents
2 known
Litters
0 known
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Forced into early independence at 11 months. Despite her small size, she's proven resilient, currently raising a cub in SE Londolozi.

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Three Rivers 2:2 Female

Lineage
Sunsetbend
Identification
markings
Timeline
78 stories
Territory
maps
Parents
2 known
Litters
4 known
Offspring
known
Siblings
known
Videos
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4
Xinkhova 2:2 Female
2021 - present

Born 2021, daughter of Nkoveni. Young dynamo actively claiming territory near camps, showing promise as next generation's dominant female.

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Xinkhova 2:2 Female

Lineage
Sunsetbend
Identification
markings
Timeline
52 stories
Territory
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Parents
1 known
Litters
0 known
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Named after a small drainage line near the Sand River where she spent much of her early life
Heritage & Lineage
Born in February 2021 to the

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Stone Drift 3:2 Female

Lineage
Sunsetbend
Identification
markings
Timeline
27 stories
Territory
maps
Parents
1 known
Litters
1 known
Offspring
known
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4
Ntomi 3:3 Male
2021 - present

Born 2021, son of Ximungwe Female. Distinguished by eye freckle, grown into formidable male dominant in the west.

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Ntomi 3:3 Male

Lineage
Sunsetbend
Identification
markings
Timeline
87 stories
Territory
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Parents
2 known
Litters
0 known
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known
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Videos
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9
Misava 4:3 Male
2016 - present

A small leopard that was forced into early independence and struggled to establish territory. Moved around eating anything it could.

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Misava 4:3 Male

Lineage
Unknown
Identification
markings
Timeline
5 stories
Territory
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Parents
2 known
Litters
0 known
Offspring
known
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4
Nsuku 2:3 Male
2021 - present

Born 2021, son of Three Rivers Female. Once playful cub turned skittish post independence. Striking golden coat.

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Nsuku 2:3 Male

Lineage
Sunsetbend
Identification
markings
Timeline
30 stories
Territory
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Parents
2 known
Litters
0 known
Offspring
known
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Videos
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6
Kangela Male
2019 - present

Born 2019, nomadic explorer named for curious eyes. Early human exposure created remarkably relaxed demeanor despite nomadic challenges.

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Kangela Male

Lineage
Unknown
Identification
markings
Timeline
10 stories
Territory
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Parents
2 known
Litters
0 known
Offspring
known
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3
Nottens 4:4 Male
2022 - present

Born 2021, mirrors father Nweti's presence. Young force showing remarkable confidence while navigating nomadic phase in southern territories

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Nottens 4:4 Male

Lineage
Identification
markings
Timeline
6 stories
Territory
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Parents
2 known
Litters
0 known
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