Majingilane Come Back

James Tyrrell January 21, 2018 35

I don’t know how many of you have watched HBO’s miniseries Band of Brothers, but there’s a line in one of the final episodes (near the end of the War) in …

Lions Wildlife

Starlings, african harrier-hawk, mobbing, PT 2018

Why Do Little Birds Attack Larger Birds?

Pete Thorpe January 20, 2018 2

The harsh sound of agitated birds can easily draw one’s attention out in the bush. Little birds will make a serious racket when a perceived threat is nearby. Threats come …

Birds General Nature Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #318

Bruce Arnott January 19, 2018 4 30

The natural world has the power to uplift, to bring people down to their essence and instill appreciation and gratitude for one’s surroundings. It also has a calming effect in …

Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Are Lions Lazy?

James Tyrrell January 18, 2018 9

No, they’re not. Case closed. I should really leave it there, but there’s a lot more to it of course. One of the best lines I’ve read in a nature …

Lions Wildlife

How Many Species are in the World?

James Tyrrell January 17, 2018 7

Literally every week in summer, I encounter a new insect species that I’ve never seen before. Praying mantises in particular continually astound me with their dazzling array of shapes, sizes, …

Wildlife

New Leopard on Londolozi: The Piccadilly Female

James Tyrrell January 16, 2018 3 14

Many of you will remember the late Xidulu female, who was killed earlier this year by the two Avoca male lions. We discussed the survival chances of the two offspring …

Leopards Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #317

Alex Jordan January 12, 2018 1 36

“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy” – Ernest Hemingway Hemingway’s quote is particularly relevant during this season. Intermittent, localized rains …

Macro Photography Photography The Week in Pictures

Can Black Rhinos and White Rhinos Mate?

Rob Jeffery January 11, 2018 7

In nature we see many similar looking species living in close proximity to one another yet they remain as separate species. Would cross-breeding ever be possible? Looking around camp one …

General Nature Wildlife

Could a Leopard Recognize Batman?

James Tyrrell January 10, 2018 9

No we’re not having a competition to see who can come up with the most obscure title for a post. I was having coffee with a friend recently and were …

Leopards Wilderness teachings Wildlife

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

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