Bloodlines Tested: A lesson in Dominance and Defiance
The deep-throated roar of a male lion at dawn—a sound that reverberates through the very soul of Africa—is enough to electrify any ranger. Venturing deep into the reserve’s southern reaches …
The deep-throated roar of a male lion at dawn—a sound that reverberates through the very soul of Africa—is enough to electrify any ranger. Venturing deep into the reserve’s southern reaches …
Watching lions at night feels markedly different. As the darkness closes in and our own vision is limited to the narrow beam of a spotlight, it’s easy to feel a …
Over the last few months, we have been seeing a lone, older male lion that has not necessarily been in the best condition. After a bit of time, we deduced …
All of us here at Londolozi have long been hoping for the day that we would see the ever-resilient Tsalala Pride start their next chapter. Our last update on the …
In the heart of the African wilderness, where the rhythms of nature dictate the rise and fall of empires, two coalitions of male lions are on a collision course that …
After the arrival of the Ndzhenga Coalition back in 2021, a few of the older lionesses, mindful of the danger posed to their cubs by the changing dynamics, bravely left …
Lion dynamics around Londolozi and the greater Sabi Sand area have always intrigued me, particularly the interactions among male lions. Being at the heart of the Sabi Sand, Londolozi frequently …
Nowadays, it is not often that we get to see the Mhangeni Pride, but they were recently on a hippo carcass and provided many of us with a few fantastic …
This year, we have extended the invitation to rediscover the essence of your wild self, a journey of connection and awakening that transcends the ordinary. Here, amidst the vibrant tapestry …
On a recent drive, I was telling my guests about the Ntsevu Breakaways, who have been living a nomadic life since leaving their pride at the end of 2021. Despite …
A recent bout of rain that passed through the reserve got me thinking about the behavioural differences among various species, as well as whether certain animals can detect the influx …
In the vast expanse of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, where lions roam as the apex predators, every pride and coalition is not merely a gathering of these iconic beasts …
Small and secretive, the Black-backed and Side-striped Jackals often slip under the radar within the expansive wilderness of Londolozi. Light on their feet and quick to disappear, some days you …
coalition noun a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. In the context of lions and other social big cats, a coalition refers to a …
This is now the time of year that the regrowth of the bush escalates. We have had some rain and now with the warm humid weather the grass shoots up …