24 Highlights of 2024

Kate Tennick January 14, 2025 5 13

Another year around the sun at Londolozi. What a privilege. To reflect on the year, I thought I would challenge myself to pick two images from every month that really …

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Old World Vs New World Vultures: Whats The Difference?

Ross Cheshire January 13, 2025 10

Vultures are often misunderstood creatures, yet they play a vital role in maintaining the health of ecosystems, particularly in Southern Africa. These so-called “nature’s clean-up crew” prevent disease, recycle nutrients, …

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The Lilac-breasted Roller’s Nest

Jess Shillaw January 8, 2025 11

Have you ever seen a Lilac-breasted roller roll? A Lilac-breasted Roller’s name comes from two things: its shimmering lilac breast and its mesmerizing courtship display. This display, a dance of …

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Spending Time With The Three Rivers Female and Her Cub

Ross Cheshire January 6, 2025 1 7

During a recent guest visit, I had the privilege of spending time with the Three Rivers Female and her cub. Watching them interact, I realized it was the perfect moment …

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The Week in Pictures #682

Matt Rochford January 3, 2025 18

And just like that, another special year has come and gone. At the end of each year, my only regret is how quickly the time seems to fly by out …

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A Year With The Nkoveni Young Male

Matt Rochford January 2, 2025 2 12

I often think about what a great privilege it is for us rangers and trackers to be able to set off into the African bush at dawn each day, searching …

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Hope for the Pack of Two

Dean Jenkins December 31, 2024 9

As mentioned in my previous blog, A Step Deeper Into Wild Dog-Lion Interactions, encountering wild dogs across Africa’s vast landscapes is a rare and treasured experience. These extraordinary animals depend …

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A Crocodile, Leopard and Hyena Walk into a Clearing…

Kate Tennick December 30, 2024 1 8

As we approach the end of the year, a usual time for reflection on the year gone by, I found myself scrolling through the archives of my content and came …

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A Magical African Bushveld Christmas at Londolozi

Megan Kane-Berman December 25, 2024 7

While much of the world may associate Christmas with snowy landscapes, roaring fires, and colourful decorations, Christmas at Londolozi is a celebration deeply rooted in the African bush. Here, the …

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El Niño vs. La Niña: Impacts on Londolozi’s Landscape

Barry Bath December 23, 2024 4

In my time here at Londolozi since the beginning of 2020, we’ve experienced several years of consistently high rainfall. The reliable rains have contributed to a flourishing environment, with healthy …

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Bloodlines Tested: A lesson in Dominance and Defiance

Keagan Chasenski December 18, 2024 9

The deep-throated roar of a male lion at dawn—a sound that reverberates through the very soul of Africa—is enough to electrify any ranger. Venturing deep into the reserve’s southern reaches …

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Will The Piccadilly Female Be Next To Claim The Plaque Rock Female’s Territory?

Reece Biehler December 16, 2024 3 8

Consistent viewing of The Piccadilly Female only really began in 2018 and it did not take long for her to creep into the hearts of all of those who had …

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The Week In Pictures #679

Kate Tennick December 13, 2024 4 17

Summer in full swing. Looking back through the archives and reflecting on how the reserve compares to this time last year, we have definitely had a lot less rain in …

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A Trio of Mating Leopards

Nick Tennick December 9, 2024 4 19

The Sabi Sands is world-renowned for its incredible leopard viewing, and undoubtedly the Leopards of Londolozi are a highlight for guests and guides alike. Rising before dawn to set out …

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The Knobbly Fig: The Tree of Life

Jess Shillaw December 4, 2024 12

There’s something undeniably magical about the Knobbly fig tree. Its long, aerial roots cascade to the earth like nature’s own sculpture, its slanted trunk twists as if whispering ancient secrets, …

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