Nick Sims

Alumni Field Guide

Nick was a ranger at Londolozi from 2018 - 2022. He always had a love for nature. Growing up in Johannesburg, the annual family trip to the bush (particularly the Kruger Lowveld region of South Africa) became an escape from city life. When he and his brother weren't physically in the bush, they would pretend they were by watching wildlife documentaries and making animal tracks in the garden at home. After high school, Nick spent a year teaching sport in England and then returned to South Africa to study Engineering at Stellenbosch University. It was in the mountains of Stellenbosch where Nick further cultivated his passion for nature.

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What Does the Dawn Hold?

March 18, 2021 25

Now that we’re heading into autumn at Londolozi, a few things are beginning to change. The early mornings have a noticeable crispness, something that they lacked during the summer. The

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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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Sunsetbend
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markings
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149 stories
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Parents
2 known
Litters
10 known
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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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markings
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179 stories
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2 known
Litters
5 known
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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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Mother Leopard
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62 stories
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2 known
Litters
3 known
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known
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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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Sunsetbend
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114 stories
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2 known
Litters
7 known
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known
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Nanga 4:3 Female
2009 - present

The Nanga female was born to the Nyelethi 4:4 female in 2009 as part of a litter of three.

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Nanga 4:3 Female

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Saseka Female
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45 stories
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Parents
2 known
Litters
4 known
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Island 5:3 Female
2013 - present

This leopard is the only cub the Tamboti female has so far raised to independence.

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Island 5:3 Female

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Sunsetbend
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4 stories
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Parents
2 known
Litters
0 known
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The Tatowa female was one of a litter of three females born in early 2012 to the Ximpalapala female of the north.

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Tatowa 3:3 Female

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Short Tail Female
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markings
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24 stories
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Parents
2 known
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0 known
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She is occasionally seen around the far north west corner of Londolozi, and is generally quite relaxed around vehicles.

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Ingrid Dam 4:4 Female

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Unknown
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16 stories
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0 known
Litters
1 known
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Kaxane 3:3 Male
2005 - 2018

He was born to the Kapen female in 2005, and upon independence moved south the lower Sabi Sand.

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Kaxane 3:3 Male

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Unknown
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8 stories
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1 known
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0 known
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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

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Unknown
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46 stories
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0 known
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0 known
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Unofficially the biggest leopard in the Sabi Sands, the Anderson male is an absolutely enormous individual in north western Londolozi.

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Anderson 4:4 Male

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Unknown
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29 stories
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1 known
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0 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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Sunsetbend
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173 stories
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Parents
1 known
Litters
2 known
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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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Unknown
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87 stories
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0 known
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0 known
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Hosana 3:3 Male
2016 - 2022

The Hosana Male arrived in mid-2018 and is now dominant over Othawa, rarely seen on Londolozi's western boundary.

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Hosana 3:3 Male

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Unknown
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11 stories
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0 known
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Born in 2016, this male spent his early years in the south-east of Londolozi, but began moving further afield in late 2019.

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Tortoise Pan 4:3 Male

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Mother Leopard
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13 stories
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2 known
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0 known
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