The Great Hunter
On our very first morning at Londolozi we met our very excited ranger, Mike Karantonis, and tracker Shadrack Mkabela, at our vehicle at 05.40 am. They had both heard lions …
On our very first morning at Londolozi we met our very excited ranger, Mike Karantonis, and tracker Shadrack Mkabela, at our vehicle at 05.40 am. They had both heard lions …
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 …
I have had the recent privilege to begin my work cycle with a five night Photographic Safari, that took myself, my tracker Life, and my two guests to the most …
Tawny grass and crisp cool mornings that make your eyes water have been spoken about for a while now. Incredible game viewing is another thing that is associated with the …
Sam Smith, also known as one of Londolozi’s Treatment specialists, has spent a year and a half living and working at the reserve. Always with a big smile on her …
It would seem that every time we scratch our heads and say, ‘Hmmm, we haven’t seen the Majingilane in a while!” they show up in force, put us in awe …
It seems appropriate that I end off my work cycle with a Week In Pictures. We have had such exciting sightings in the last while with visits from the two …
Coalition. Interaction. Confrontation. Powerful words. Exciting words. All words used recently on the radio referring to the Selati and Majingilane coalitions. The Majingilane continue to make themselves scarce. Not seen …
Leopard drama has defined the last few days, what with an unknown male, the Dudley Riverbank female reappearing after many months, and the sad discovery of the dead body of …
There is a camera community that revolves around big lenses, high f-stops and big glass. The latest camera body and the most advanced sensors, high ISO capability and frames per …
When we left camp with the idea of trying to find the Tsalala pride, I had no idea what was in store for us. Tracks had been found heading east …
Lions. This week was about Lions. At least for me. The Majingilane were back, coming in from the west to reunite with first the Sparta pride and then the Tsalala …
Are we going to lose the Majingilane? This is the question all the rangers and trackers at Londolozi are asking. The last few months have been rife with speculation as …
This is turning out to be a very interesting year for Londolozi’s lion population. It was always going to be so with an extra pride thrown into the mix, and …
The transition to winter is usually a gradual one. Summer arrives with a bang, with the first rains causing a green flush literally within days. The dry season is usually …