What Happens Now: The Piva Male’s Vacant Territory

James Tyrrell August 28, 2017 7 12

Nothing happens in isolation in the bush. Every incident has a knock-on effect, either sizeable or insignificant, from a tree being pushed over by an elephant to the takeover of a pride …

Leopards Wildlife

Zebra Stallions Fighting

James Tyrrell June 1, 2017 3

It can come as a shock to many people to see the violent side of some of their favourite animals revealed, especially creatures who aren’t normally associated with such behaviour. …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #260

Alistair Smith December 2, 2016 4 13

Last week’s post touched on the manner in which the bush has undergone major transformation over the last little while. The recent rains have turned a dry, dust-filled landscape into …

Featured Leopards Lions Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Reasons to Love Winter: A Collection of Aloes and Sunbirds

Alice Brewer August 7, 2016 11

I’m one of those people that loves winter for so many reasons; warm clothing, an endless consumption of hot beverages, cosy blankets, fireside chats late into the evening, the soft …

Birds Photography Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #241

James Tyrrell July 22, 2016 2 8

After 241 Weeks in Pictures, I’ve realised more and more how futile it is to attempt to sum up the week in only 15-20 photographs, especially as most of these …

The Week in Pictures

A Day of Firsts…

Callum Gowar April 26, 2016 7

There are a number of people who visit Londolozi having never been to South Africa before, let alone other natural areas where wild animals roam free. We as guides therefore have …

Guests Lions

The Nyala in My Garden

James Tyrrell September 3, 2015 11

One doesn’t have to go very far to find drama in the bush. The camp is surrounded by wildlife, thanks partly to our riverfront position, yet we sometimes have to look no …

Londolozi Family Wildlife

My Favourite Tree

James Tyrrell July 14, 2015 8

When one first visits the bush, it is generally the bigger animals that interest you the most. The lions, leopards and elephants thrill first time visitors, and so they should. …

Wildlife

Tsalala Pride vs Buffalo Bull

James Tyrrell July 7, 2015 14

The Tsalala pride, and indeed many prides across the Sabi Sands and throughout Africa, shift their prey preferences depending on the season. The abundance of wildebeest calves at the start …

Photography

Happy Father’s Day to the Majingilane

James Tyrrell June 21, 2015 17

Cubs. The bottom line when it comes to male lions. Without surviving offspring to pass on their genes, male lions cannot be considered successful. No matter how big the coalition, …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #183

Nick Kleer June 5, 2015 19

Firstly I would like to wish everyone a happy World Environment Day. On this very special day, I get to share with all of you just a small portion of what makes …

Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Collision Course

James Tyrrell April 21, 2015 19

Trouble is brewing in eastern Londolozi. Whilst over the past few months the Styx males looked set to inherit the kingdom from their fathers, there is a new threat pressing …

Wildlife

Tsalala Pride at Play

James Tyrrell April 13, 2015 7

The Tsalala pride are a bit different to other prides. They like to move in the day. Even in the heat of Summer, they are seldom to be found in …

Wildlife

Sunday Stories

James Tyrrell March 15, 2015 7

On Friday we celebrated our one hundred and seventy-second Week in Pictures. It’s been over three years since this by now iconic part of the Londolozi Blog was launched and …

Sunday Stories