The Week in Pictures # 41

Talley Smith May 11, 2012 12

This week brought a new twist on the recent leopard drama. The rutting season of the impala also made sure there was plenty of full-bellied lions and leopards, as the …

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The Week in Pictures # 40

Talley Smith May 4, 2012 15

If you have been following the blog recently, you will know by now that this week brought very sad answers to our questions about the Sparta Pride. Despite trying to …

Wildlife

The Beat of the Buffalo

Adam Bannister May 2, 2012 4

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 …

Wildlife

Zebra grazing in front of Stweiss Koppie - Sonja Waldl

Welcome Back!

Richie Laburn March 27, 2012 1

Our long time repeat guest, Sonja Waldl, was recently welcomed back to Londolozi for another special safari. Having returned more than eleven times, Sonja has become a much loved member …

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Buffalo chase off Majingilane Males

Adam Bannister March 13, 2012 13

One of the reasons I love the bush is that you never really know what could unfold. It was meant to be a morning drive to go and see the …

Guests Wildlife

Hyenas Kill Buffalo Calf

Adam Bannister March 3, 2012 3

A couple of nights ago the four Majingilane Brothers killed a female buffalo at Londolozi. It was incredible to watch them tear apart the carcass and feed throughout the night. …

Wildlife

Africa in Abundance

Adam Bannister February 28, 2012 5

There is nothing more spectacular than watching an animal in the wild. Perhaps the only thing that can rival this is to see not just one animal but lots of …

Wildlife

Three Years at Londolozi Part 3 (2011)

David Dampier February 23, 2012 24

Well the final week has come and it is with some sadness that I relinquish my regular spot on the blog! It has been an amazing three years guiding and …

Leopards Wildlife

The Week in Pictures # 25

Talley Smith December 23, 2011 18

This week brought slightly less ‘kill’ action but more diversity amongst the species, and interesting behaviors. We are still embracing summer with all the youngsters, migratory birds, and reptiles around …

Wildlife

After a successful hunt, the Southern Pride feasted on the carcass for days on end. - Talley Smith

Male Lions Bring Down Buffalo

Richie Laburn October 3, 2011 4

Talley, our tracker, had promised something special that morning. Something “rare.” So the five of us great hunters and Talley and Freddie, our tracker, enthusiastically jumped into the invisible green …

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On Safari at Londolozi

Richie Laburn September 18, 2011 5

Our recent guest, Brian Datnow, provided us with an album of photographs which illustrates the type of images that a keen amateur photographer can capture on safari. Over the course …

Guests Wildlife

Southern Pride Kill Buffalo Calf

Adam Bannister April 11, 2011 8

It was spectacular to watch. Deep into the night the sounds of bellowing, stampeding buffalo could be heard in the southern grasslands of Londolozi. 5 hours of sitting with a …

Guests Wildlife

The Sparta Females’ Desperate Dance

Richie Laburn January 20, 2011 13

Just a few weeks earlier, in almost exactly the same the spot as we now found them, the two Sparta lioness killed a young buffalo for themselves and their three …

Guests Wildlife

The Battle of the Beasts

Richie Laburn September 2, 2010 22

A herd of buffalo is hunted by the Southern Pride at Londolozi Game Reserve. After a lengthy battle, the buffalo seem to gain an advantage until the lions play their …

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Lions Hunt Buffalo – The Inhumanity?

Richie Laburn December 15, 2009 3

The buffalo had no inclining of the pride’s presence. Gently ruminating amongst the lush summer grass, their slothful ignorance was simply a calm before the storm. The stillness of the …

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