From Desk Job to Dusty Trails: A Leap Into the Wild

Nic Martin October 24, 2024 1 12

Having arrived at Londolozi almost ten months ago to the day, it feels surreal to now be writing for the very blog I’ve spent hours reading. With that in mind, …

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Mating Leopards: The Piccadilly Female and Maxims Male

Ross Cheshire October 23, 2024 3 6

The other day, we had the treat of seeing a leopard that we don’t often see: the Piccadilly Female. I’ve been wracking my brains and don’t think I’ve actually ever …

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Stars of Spring

Keagan Chasenski October 22, 2024 10

As the warmth of spring settles in and the days grow longer, there’s a similar shift happening overhead. Here in the Southern Hemisphere, spring isn’t just about what’s happening on …

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Why Would We Name A Female Cheetah?

Matt Rochford October 21, 2024 21

Over the past few weeks, there have been regular sightings of a mother cheetah and her cubs throughout the southwestern parts of the reserve. Historically, cheetahs have been scarce across …

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The Legacy of the Maxim’s Male Leopard

Barry Bath October 17, 2024 3 9

More often than not, when we talk about the lineages of leopards, we focus on the female leopards that inhabit Londolozi and their offspring. This focus is understandable for reasons …

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Early Bird Catches the Worm

Kelsey Clark October 10, 2024 18

On a recent early morning game drive, as the first light of dawn broke over the bush, my guests and I discussed how often we have used the phrase “the …

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Roars In The River And An Unexpected Twist

Kyle Gordon October 8, 2024 7

Our peaceful morning coffee on deck was suddenly interrupted by the unmistakable roar of a big male lion. The deep, booming sound resonated across the riverbed, sending a primal shiver …

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Exciting Developments Around This Year’s Ostrich Nest

Kate Tennick October 7, 2024 7

The discovery of new life brings so much hope and joy, always! And it’s such an exhilarating and special experience here at Londolozi. As a Tracking and Guiding Team, these …

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The Week In Pictures #669

Keagan Chasenski October 4, 2024 4 17

With nature’s calendar dictating the start of spring last week, and the first drizzle of rain already – we are officially in a new season. The changes are subtle, but …

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The Cheetah Hunt

Kyle Gordon October 3, 2024 11

Spring is slowly springing and on a recent game drive, we were on a quest into the deep southwest for one of the more elusive predators we find in these …

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My 10 Favourite Bird Calls At Londolozi

Robert Ball October 1, 2024 18

At first glance, many people assume that a safari experience is all about seeing animals. To be fair, with social media being the main way people are exposed to safaris …

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Structure Of The Mushroom Mycelium Of The Terrestrial Soil

The Secret Language of Plants: The Mycelium Network

Jess Shillaw September 30, 2024 8

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic …

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The Week In Pictures #668

Reece Biehler September 27, 2024 5 42

This transition period which is Spring, with its mild weather and increasing warmth, offers unparalleled opportunities for photographers. The golden morning and afternoon light bathes the reserve in a soft, …

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Holy Grail of the Savannah

Matt Rochford September 23, 2024 23

There have been many extraordinary, special moments throughout my career as a Londolozi Ranger, and last week I was lucky enough to have yet another. For a little over a …

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The Week In Pictures #667

Jess Shillaw September 20, 2024 4 19

“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl This quote has been sticking with me a lot lately, I even speak about the magical wonders of …

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