Why don’t all male lions have Black manes?
If female lions are attracted to a darker mane, then surely it would make sense, if you were a male lion, to have as dark a mane as possible. Yet, …
If female lions are attracted to a darker mane, then surely it would make sense, if you were a male lion, to have as dark a mane as possible. Yet, …
At first this seems like a simple question! Whilst growing up I was always told that the mane of a lion acted as a shield against injury. The long wiry …
I just realised that we have not published a piece updating the latest developments with our beloved Tsalala Pride. Sadly, sometime during the month of May 2012, the last member …
One of Londolozi’s favorite male lions has returned to his traditional hunting grounds. Known by many as Solo, this male has been away from Londolozi for many moons! He has …
I never enjoying writing pieces like this. Those of you who follow the continual lion warfare unfolding in the Sabi Sands may have a sour taste in the back of …
We follow with interest the life of the two motherless Sparta Pride cubs. These two female cubs, born around October/November 2011, lost their mother at the end of April 2012. …
The winter action just gets better and better… Recently the Maxabeni Female has been lured out of her territory, following the Marthly Male in a mating frenzy. This much loved …
Every once in a while I find myself in a sighting where words simply cannot do justice to the whole story! Just sitting quietly, wide-eyed, gobsmacked and in awe of …
The tracking of the leopard in itself was marvelous to be part of, but the execution of the kill, on his behalf, was sublime to watch. As guides we spend …
It’s not often that we get to witness a cheetah in full sprint! To watch this majestic animal at full speed in the short winter grass is one of the …
In the 1960’s the chimpanzee expert, Jane Goodall, arrived in the Ngorongoro Crater expecting to dislike Spotted Hyenas. However, it did not take long for them to win her over. …
The body of a single Sparta lioness was found a few days ago. It can now be confirmed that she is indeed the mother of the two 7-8 month old …
The Big 5 represent the 5 game species that were most desired as hunter’s trophies in times gone past. They now represent the 5 species that visitors to classic African …
Buffalo thrive at Londolozi. It is always exciting to sit amidst a large herd of buffalo, staring in awe at the sheer abundance, size and behaviour. There is never a …
It is with great joy, that we at Londolozi, are able to show you pictures and a brief video of the newest lion arrivals to the area. The Sparta lions …