Matshipiri Males in Trouble
From being what was once a strong and stable coalition just a short while ago, the Matshipiri male lions are now in serious trouble. In mid- to late April, in an …
From being what was once a strong and stable coalition just a short while ago, the Matshipiri male lions are now in serious trouble. In mid- to late April, in an …
Written by Sean Zeederberg: Wildebeest have always fascinated me and in more ways than one, from the local beliefs to their humorous appearance and curious mannerisms. The local Shangaan people of …
There are certain iconic pictures that every guide at Londolozi would like to have the opportunity to take at some stage during their time here. Lions crossing the Sand River, …
Written and Photographed by Alex Jordan Passing on genetic material is ultimately the goal of any organism in the natural world. However, parenting and raising of young is a time consuming …
We ran a post recently that examined the female leopard dynamics in the northern reaches of Londolozi, and talked about the relatively unknown Ingrid Dam female. When we first started seeing …
The beauty of a digital archive is that within a few short clicks you can be reviewing events from way back when, either comparing past with present and trying to …
Leopards are solitary animals. This is a fact, or so we think. This is what will be said about leopards in most reference books. They will tell you that majority of …
I love the darkness immediately preceding the dawn. I like getting down to the camp deck early in the morning, before any other rangers or trackers are there, to make …
Written and Photographed by Dave Strachan: Not many people debut and retire on the same day. I, however, enter my last two week stint at Londolozi before heading off on …
Some of the hardest working people at Londolozi are the camp managers. They are entrusted with providing an entertaining and seamless experience for the guests within the lodge environment and, catering for …
I haven’t seen the Anderson male in a long time. Far too long. Hardly anyone on Londolozi has, come to think of it. The occasional set of tracks that head through …
With the evidence conclusively pointing towards the Mhangeni Breakaway pride not rejoining with the adult Mhangeni females, the time has come to rename them as their own independent entity. Traditionally, animals …
The beauty of Londolozi is that it draws people from all walks of life together through a shared passion for nature. Jacqui Hemphill, Londolozi’s Head of Sales, started as a …
This week was marked by the natural death of an old elephant bull on Londolozi’s northern boundary. Speculation and anecdotal evidence suggests that he had died due to injuries sustained in a fight …