Zebra Stallions Fighting

James Tyrrell June 1, 2017 3

It can come as a shock to many people to see the violent side of some of their favourite animals revealed, especially creatures who aren’t normally associated with such behaviour. …

Wildlife

A Peculiar Relationship

Bruce Arnott May 30, 2017 8

As a guide in training I have had the opportunity to shadow a number of experienced guides over the last few weeks. During this time there was a particular moment …

Birds Wildlife

Matshipiri Males in Trouble

Amy Attenborough May 29, 2017 19

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 …

Wildlife

The Turbulent Times of the Wildebeest

Sean Zeederberg May 24, 2017 7

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 …

General Nature Wildlife

A Long Wait

David Dampier May 23, 2017 2 18

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, …

Leopards Wildlife

What is Brood Parasitism?

Alex Jordan May 21, 2017 4

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 …

Birds Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #284

James Tyrrell May 19, 2017 9

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 Week in Pictures

Throwback Thursday: Different Tsalala Breakaway Cubs

James Tyrrell May 18, 2017 5

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 …

Wildlife

A Lesson in Tracking

Alistair Smith May 16, 2017 12

There is nothing more exciting than following a fresh set of tracks. The moment requires intense focus, constant awareness of your surroundings, and a unique attention to detail if the tracking …

Guests Lions Tracking Wildlife

How Much Do We Really Know?

Kevin Power May 15, 2017 2 4

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 …

Leopards Wildlife

The Africa of Connection

James Tyrrell May 14, 2017 14

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 …

General Nature Wilderness teachings Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #283

James Tyrrell May 12, 2017 30

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 …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

A Staff Bumble: Taking a Break From the Deck

Callum Gowar May 10, 2017 1

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 …

Lions Wildlife

Where is the Anderson Male Leopard?

James Tyrrell May 9, 2017 3 17

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 …

Wildlife

Mhangeni Breakaway Pride Renamed

James Tyrrell April 29, 2017 15

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 …

Lions Wildlife

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