A Home for Hyena

Mike Sutherland May 14, 2014 4

Over the past 18 months there has been much speculation around the status of the hyena population at Londolozi. Where had they all gone and what were the influencing factors that …

Photography Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #129

James Tyrrell May 9, 2014 16

The transition to winter is usually a gradual one. Summer arrives with a bang, with the first rains causing a green flush literally within days. The dry season is usually …

The Week in Pictures

Lion Warfare: Majingilane Push West

James Tyrrell March 24, 2014 15

The Majingilane can be frustrating animals. With such a vast territory, they are forever traversing from one side to the other; visiting the various prides over which they hold sway …

Wildlife

Londolozi offers out-of-the-box family and multi-generational travel

Londolozi Guest March 16, 2014 2

One of South Africa’s premier safari destinations – Londolozi Private Game Reserve – has taken the concept of “family travel” out of its traditional box. In fact, their approach to …

Guests Relais and Châteaux

Mhangeni Pride: Pushing East

James Tyrrell March 10, 2014 6

The Mhangeni pride continue to surprise us with where they rear their heads. This morning they were found well East of their core territory, right up against Sparta Pride territory. …

Wildlife

Are the Young Cheetahs Independent?

James Tyrrell March 4, 2014 6

For almost a year now we have been enjoying wonderful cheetah viewing on Londolozi. Although the female and her two offspring may disappear from time to time, they always pop …

Wildlife

Mhangeni Pride Territory: Where To Next?

James Tyrrell February 24, 2014 9

The Mhangeni pride continue to push the boundaries of their areas of operation. I hesitate to call it a territory yet, as they continue to surprise us with the places …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #115

James Tyrrell February 6, 2014 6

I woke up at 5am as usual this morning, but to the sound of traffic and a dog barking in the distance. Fortunately I was able to escape these distasteful …

Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #113

James Tyrrell January 24, 2014 9

The Tsalala pride were constantly attended by the dark-maned Majingilane this week, while the rest of the males accepted his monopolisation of the females and moved off to solace with …

Photography The Week in Pictures

The Week in Pictures #111

James Tyrrell January 10, 2014 11

If you are a cricket fan, our Nelson is up; 111 posts and counting! So stand on one leg for luck, or whatever it is that the umpires do… There …

Leopards Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Lion Warfare: Sparta Pride Struggling

James Tyrrell January 6, 2014 14

It’s just my opinion, but I think the Sparta pride is in trouble. A few weeks ago, we ran a post entitled ‘What are These Lions Doing?” in which we …

Wildlife

Best of the Londolozi Blog 2013

James Tyrrell January 5, 2014 6

What a Year 2013 was at Londolozi. New leopard cubs, a newly established lion pride, new rangers, old rangers moving on, and a whole armada of different posts on the …

Londolozi Family Wildlife

Lions at Their Very Best

James Tyrrell December 30, 2013 18

A few days ago, the weather report was bleak. Days of hard rain were forecast. I was driving the Fuller family from LA, and having travelled half way around the …

Photography Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #109

James Tyrrell December 27, 2013 15

After threatening for a long time with many a cloudy day, the rain has finally arrived. This morning our vehicle had decided to head out on drive no matter what …

Leopards Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Don’t Look a Leopard in the Eye

James Tyrrell December 24, 2013 14

It is rather embarrassing when you utter an ignominious squeal in front of your guests. Luckily this has only happened to me once, and it was more than two years …

Leopards Wildlife

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