Walking in Wonder

Josephine Benecke January 9, 2018 13

At 15.45 sharp Don pulled up in the Land Rover into a parking spot in front of the top office. He was taking us on a bush walk. It is …

Restoration Wilderness teachings

What Happens When the Lights Go Out?

Alex Jordan January 6, 2018 9

There’s no better way to start your day in summer than waking up to the dawn chorus in the African bush. The chirp of birds, fresh floral and aromatic smells …

General Nature Photography Wildlife

Who Gets the Bigger Fright?

James Tyrrell January 4, 2018 17

If you work as a guide for long enough in a Big 5 area, you’re going to get a fright or two. Some of these may just be gentle reminders …

General Nature

7 Things You Need to Know About Wild Dogs

Pete Thorpe January 3, 2018 10

Being my favourite animal, if there is any chance of wild dogs being found on the reserve, I am often the first to be out looking for them. However, I …

General Nature Wildlife

New Year’s Eve, Londolozi Style!

James Tyrrell January 1, 2018 5

Now this is the Law of the Jungle – as old and as true as the sky; And the Wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the Wolf that …

Occasions Relais and Châteaux

Why Do We Toast the New Year With Champagne?

Kim Drake December 31, 2017 16

Just before midnight on the eve of 2018, I will for the 9th year in a row at Londolozi, pour 100 glasses of South Africa’s finest Méthode Cap Classique for …

Cuisine Occasions Relais and Châteaux

Male Lion Kills Kudu in Waterhole

James Souchon December 30, 2017 13

I was sitting on the Founders Camp deck with my two guests Marissa and Tammi, planning what we should do for that afternoon’s drive. Tracks of what was suspected to …

Lions Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #315

James Tyrrell December 29, 2017 13

I couldn’t imagine living in a place without a significant change in season. Whether one season is good and another is bad, or they are very different but equally as …

Wildlife

Going Solo

James Tyrrell December 27, 2017 2 24

The problem with reporting on stages of the lives of individual animals is that after a number of posts, it might start savoring of repetition. When lions reach a certain …

Leopards Wildlife

How Does Meat Taste to Carnivores?

James Tyrrell December 24, 2017 11

I’ve often wondered just how certain animals can stomach certain things. Taste buds play an important function in letting an animal know what is good or bad to eat. If …

General Nature Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #314

Alex Jordan December 22, 2017 1 12

Only a few days until Christmas and the festive season is in full swing. Energy and excitement continues to build. It’s a time of abundance, a time of giving, social …

Photography The Week in Pictures

What Happens When 3 Leopards, 3 Hyenas and a Pack of Wild Dogs Converge?

Guy Brunskill December 20, 2017 3 12

It was a cool morning. The temperature was perfect and as the sun rose we stayed protected with a bit of cloud cover. A pack of two wild dogs had …

Leopards Sunday Stories Video Wildlife

9 Things No One Will Ever Tell You About Going on Safari at Londolozi

Amanda Ritchie December 19, 2017 9

If Sir Tim Berners-Lee had not invented the World Wide Web in 1989 this world would be a very different place. For the past 28 years (seems like longer, doesn’t …

Londolozi Family Safari Experience Travel Travel Advice

The Week in Pictures #313

James Tyrrell December 15, 2017 4 24

Comedy and drama often go hand-in-hand in nature, as was the case with the hyena footage published yesterday on our blog. Despite the rarity of the sighting and the implications …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Mating Hyenas: Incredibly Rare Footage

James Tyrrell December 14, 2017 10

It will come as a surprise to many people that spotted hyenas are generally representative of a highly developed and pristine ecosystem. Misunderstood by many and vilified by some, these …

Wildlife

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