Challenging The Definition Of ‘Instinct’

Kyle Gordon October 12, 2021 32

It’s a very exciting time here at Londolozi, spring is just around the corner, and summer is following close on its heels. And that, ladies and gentlemen, means the migrants …

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One Of The Best Places For Twitching – Londolozi’s Camp

Tayla Brown September 23, 2021 20

‘Twitching’: The obsessive world of extreme birdwatching My favourite time of day in camp is the afternoon. With guests out on a drive, this is often the time that the …

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Sunbirds of Londolozi

Dan Hirschowitz August 31, 2021 18

Along with the many reasons why so many of us love this time of year, one of the main reasons for me is that the landscaping around the camps consists …

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My Week in Pictures from long time Londolozi Guest

Anthony Goldman August 25, 2021 32

My wife Marise and I were very fortunate to visit Londolozi again in the middle of May this year. We try to visit every year, with our last trip being …

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Welcoming Back A Feathery Winter Visitor

Robert Ball August 24, 2021 11

When we think of migratory birds, one’s mind is automatically directed towards the birds that travel various distances, whether long or short, which are in search of preferable conditions. Sometimes …

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The Joys of Bird Photography

Chris Taylor July 13, 2021 20

For the majority of 2020, I wasn’t based here at Londolozi but rather back in my home town in Kwa Zulu-Natal. I had bought myself my first camera in December …

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The Week in Pictures #499

Sean Zeederberg July 2, 2021 27

A fairly unusually hot week for the middle of winter saw temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius (97 Fahrenheit), reminding us of the warmth of summer. If the heat continues any …

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The Week in Pictures #498

Sean Zeederberg June 25, 2021 29

This week we have found ourselves concentrating around the scarce bodies of water in amongst a dry, tawny-brown landscape. This in conjunction with the dust and haze in the atmosphere …

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The Week in Pictures #497

Sean Zeederberg June 18, 2021 3 24

As we rapidly approach the winter solstice, who would have thought that the year 2021 would fly by as quickly as it has? The southern hemisphere’s winter solstice is the …

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Virtual Safari: The Week in Video #57

James Tyrrell April 18, 2021 14

This week was all about spots; from leopards to pearl-spotted owls to cheetahs and then giraffes, the patterned animals were taking centre stage. We mention two previous virtual safaris in …

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Birding 101

Josh Attenborough February 9, 2021 15

Birding on foot is one of my favourite ways of spending time in nature. Relative to driving around the bush it forces you to take it slow. This affords you …

Birds Safari Experience

A Visit to the Ground Hornbill Nest

Chris Taylor December 26, 2020 18

It’s been just over three weeks since we first found the Southern Ground Hornbill nest in the south-eastern parts of the reserve. As per the protocol, we have not visited …

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The Batis Nest

James Tyrrell November 23, 2020 20

Almost a month ago exactly, Ranger Jess Shillaw spotted the nest of a Chinspot Batis nestled in the branches of a Milkwood tree on the banks of the Manyelethi River. …

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What Bird is This? #29

James Tyrrell October 15, 2020 17

This is a fairly large bird. I think that’s fairly obvious given its size relative to the tree in the foreground. I won’t say much more than that. It’s tricky …

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Photo Journal: One Afternoon on My Belly

James Tyrrell September 7, 2020 20

Getting down to eye-level is what can really bring a photo to life. With lions, leopards and other things that can bite, scratch, gore, trample, and really make that idea …

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