Introducing: The Ndzanzeni Cubs

James Tyrrell October 29, 2016 1 8

At Londolozi we are incredibly privileged to be able to watch things come full circle, whether in the bush or with our friends and within the Londolozi family. A recent …

Leopards Wildlife

An Obituary for an Unknown Entity

James Tyrrell October 22, 2016 34

It’s a discussion I have had with quite a few people recently: what does “loss” mean to us in the context of the bush? Why should the death of a big …

Leopards Wildlife

Where, Oh Where, Is The Tutlwa Female?

James Tyrrell October 13, 2016 1 4

Having nearly stepped on this leopard twice during my time at Londolozi, and being incredibly fortunate to come away with a whole skin both times (see A Freebie and Don’t Look a Leopard …

Leopards

Rhinos Save Buffalo From Lions

Alistair Smith October 11, 2016 6

The bush at the moment is producing some pretty incredible game viewing. We have been witness over the past couple of months to some of the most spectacular sightings. It …

Lions Wildlife

Tragedy! Hyenas Raid Ostrich Nest

James Tyrrell October 3, 2016 15

Just when things were ticking along and we were convinced we were going to be welcoming a clutch of Ostrich chicks into the world at Londolozi, disaster has struck, and …

Birds Featured Wildlife

History Repeats Itself With the Nhlanguleni Female

James Tyrrell October 2, 2016 2 4

There are no real photos to show in this post. There aren’t many stories to tell. Sightings have been so scarce and fleeting that that in itself is the story. In …

Featured Wildlife

A Morning With the Piva Male

Alistair Smith October 1, 2016 1 6

Living and working in the bush, we are constantly reminded of what a privilege it is to be in the presence of wild animals. No two days in the bush …

Leopards Wildlife

Breaking News: The Ostrich Has Eggs!

James Tyrrell September 28, 2016 23

This is basically the most exciting news ever! In 40 years at Londolozi, head tracker Richard Siwela has never seen the like. Nor has Sandros Sihlangu, senior ranger. Dave Varty, …

Wildlife

New Giraffe Species in Africa

James Souchon September 27, 2016 11

A few weeks ago Amy wrote about The Ten Craziest Facts you should know about a Giraffe and in it she touched on some of the different species of Giraffe …

Featured Wildlife

Lightroom Tutorial: It’s All in The Eyes

Alice Brewer September 26, 2016 6

“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” – Martin Buber I’m no philosopher but I can deeply relate to Buber’s sentiment, they don’t call our eyes …

Photography

The Week in Pictures #250

James Tyrrell September 23, 2016 14

We had 10mm of rain a few days ago, and it has been just enough to get one or two green grass shoots to poke their heads through the dry …

Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Happy World Rhino Day!

James Tyrrell September 22, 2016 5

The 22nd September marks World Rhino Day each year. Initiated in 2010 by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) South Africa, World Rhino Day was meant to be away of drawing attention …

Wildlife

The Bloom

Amy Attenborough September 21, 2016 14

The bush is stark and drab at the moment and yet there are splashes of the most intense colour exploding off of a few different tree species scattered around Londolozi. …

Featured General Nature Londolozi Family

You Won’t Spot a Leopard From Further Than This Man Can…

James Tyrrell September 20, 2016 1 11

How far could you spot a leopard from? This is a question the Londolozi trackers ask themselves daily, and some of them just keep raising the bar. Jerry Hambana has been …

Tracking

Wine, Women & Lion’s Hearts – A Focus on Pinotage

Kim Drake September 18, 2016 19

“Pinotage is the juice extracted from women’s tongues and lion’s hearts. After having a sufficient quantity one can talk forever and fight the devil.” – written anonymously on the wall …

Wine

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