More Than Just Impala: A Closer Look at The Antelope of Africa

Kelsey Clark August 7, 2025 9

I recently stumbled upon a copy of Willem Frost’s- The Antelope of Africa, and what started as a casual browse turned into an unexpected deep dive into some of the …

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Life On The Edge: How Much Does Fear And Anxiety Drive Prey Species

Megan Wade October 9, 2024 7

Driving through the Londolozi Reserve, watching herds of impala, wildebeest, giraffe, and zebra, it becomes clear that their lives are a constant balancing act between feeding, socializing, and avoiding the …

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Structural Adaptations: Vocalisations

Kelsey Clark July 25, 2023 12

As a guide who has spent countless hours exploring the captivating landscapes of Londolozi, I have often marvelled at the symphony of calls around me. However, there has been one …

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My Favourite Antelope: The Kudu

Kate Tennick March 2, 2023 1 26

Many blogs have been written over the years here at Londolozi detailing countless incredible sightings that guests and rangers have witnessed. Prides of lions hunting and feeding on impressive-sized kudu …

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The War of the Waterbuck

Nick Sims December 15, 2021 19

Waterbuck are fascinating creatures. Their reindeer-like appearance and love of water distinguishes them from the other antelope we find at Londolozi. The mere presence of waterbuck in an area indicates …

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The Uniqueness of Waterbuck

Kirst Joscelyne May 29, 2021 16

One of my most favourite antelope has to be the waterbuck. These antelope can be seen often at Londolozi and almost look out of place with their shaggy coats. As …

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Wildebeest Are Anything But Stupid

Kirst Joscelyne January 26, 2021 21

Let us say a few words, at least, in praise of the hardy wildebeest. Instead of one name, they have two: the oldest ‘beest is always gnu. – Ogden Nash …

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The Impala Ewe That Wasn’t

James Tyrrell October 5, 2020 8

It’s usually the subtle differences that let you know something funny is going on. Things look right, but yet they don’t. Hear the ambient bird calls of the common species …

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The Male/Female Impala

James Tyrrell March 14, 2020 23

I was thrilled to be able to publish this at first, thinking I had discovered something almost unheard of in the area. Then I went back through the archives and …

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The Floppy-Eared Impala Lambs

James Tyrrell January 23, 2020 21

This post is more an enquiry than anything else. At the start of the rainy season, when all the impala lambs started being born, we started noticing something curious. A …

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Hyenas Take Down Rutting Impala

Guy Brunskill June 13, 2019 10

The impala rut has simmered down now. Most of the adult females will be pregnant, and the rams are finally able to get some rest. Not having to exert all …

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Incredible Scenes: Mhangeni Pride Kill Waterbuck in Waterhole

Bruce Arnott April 29, 2019 30

Last week we watched the Mhangeni pride attempt to hunt a warthog, fail, and then try with a buffalo, and fail again. This all happened in one afternoon. They were …

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Lessons from a Klipspringer

James Souchon April 28, 2019 14

The northern parts of Londolozi on the other side of the Sand River is one of my favourite places to explore. The terrain is different to the rest of the …

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The Week in Pictures #353

James Souchon September 21, 2018 10

Even though the beginning of the month heralded in the first day of spring in the southern hemisphere, the last week has felt far more like summer (except for a …

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The Smallest Impala on Londolozi

James Tyrrell April 10, 2018 5

There is a very small impala lamb that has been seen over the last few days just to the west of Pioneer Camp. Since the local impala lambing is seasonal, and …

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