A Hunt on Varty Camp Lawn

Matt Uys January 15, 2020 17

I was on my way back to the studio from Tree Camp after assisting a guest with their camera when I glanced over at Varty car park to watch the …

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Photo Journal: The Best of Tony Goldman #1

Anthony Goldman January 14, 2020 2 10

Tony Goldman needs no introduction on the Londolozi Blog. He has been contributing photographs for a couple of years now and we are thrilled to be able to present his …

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Nature’s Resourcefulness

Josh Attenborough January 11, 2020 8

After following the tracks of the Mhangeni pride zigzag back and forth in the open grasslands of the south-western part of the reserve for most of the morning, we were …

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The Week in Pictures #421

Mrisho Lugenge January 10, 2020 2 20

This week we properly introduce someone whose photography suggests that he has been at it for far longer than just the year he has had a camera. Mrisho Lugenge joined …

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Three Lions, One Unforgettable Morning

Nick Sims January 9, 2020 16

It’s roughly five o’clock in the morning and the Sand River valley has already begun to heat up. The usual chorus of bird calls is interrupted by a deep, rolling …

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Lekker Lingo, Part II: An Intermediate-Level Slang Lesson

Michael Harmon January 8, 2020 10

A few weeks ago, I wrote a beginner’s guide to South African English, which made me realize just how little South African English I actually understand. Sure, I can tell …

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Synchronicity: When A Game Drive Is ON

Michael Harmon January 6, 2020 10

No two game drives are alike; it’s what makes going on safari an addictive experience. Each drive has its own flow, some starting off with a bang (a leopard drinking …

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Nature on the Brain

Michael Harmon January 4, 2020 7

“My religion is nature. That’s what arouses those feeling of wonder and mysticism and gratitude in me.” – Oliver Sacks On a balmy November morning, I pulled up a chair …

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The Dance of the Weavers

James Tyrrell January 2, 2020 8

For a large chunk of the year, Londolozi’s weaver population is drab and fairly nondescript, but when the rain comes and the grass grows, the males shift both their plumage …

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The Gift of Giving, and the Most Inspiring Chef

James Tyrrell December 31, 2019 11

Eric Ubisi is Londolozi’s sous chef. A quiet and humble man, Eric goes about his day with a smile on his face, his calm demeanour belying his non-stop work to …

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A Tale of Two Game Drives

Michael Harmon December 30, 2019 8

“There he is!” We’d been working the central south-eastern sector of the reserve for over an hour, searching high and low for the Senegal Bush male leopard. Ranger Mrisho Lugenge …

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Best Editing on Your Mobile Device.

Matt Uys December 29, 2019 6

Traveling as a photographic enthusiast means that yes, you can never have enough gear to take with you, being ready for any occasion. Often this also means you need to …

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Londolozi And the Meaning of The Village

Michael Harmon December 28, 2019 7

New York City is about as different from Londolozi as it gets. At Londoz, our main sources of traffic congestion are meandering nyalas, our skyscrapers are ancient termite mounds, and …

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Photo Journal: The Best of Graham Wood #4

Graham Wood December 26, 2019 11

As promised – and we’re sure you’re as thrilled as we are – we have some more photos from talented photographer and Londolozi regular Graham Wood. It’s pretty clear that …

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Let’s Keep it Simple

James Tyrrell December 24, 2019 12

The complete unawareness of the local wildlife of what’s happening in our world acts almost like a reassurance for me. It can serve as a reality check as to what’s …

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