Male Lions: The Dominant Ndhzenga Coalition

Barry Bath November 10, 2022 24

Almost a year to the day and I remember it like it was yesterday. Alumni ranger James Tyrrell and I set out early in the morning with no real intention …

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What Makes Elephants so Uniquely Fascinating?

Kate Tennick November 9, 2022 20

There is nothing quite like finding yourself amongst a large herd of elephants as they move past your vehicle. There’s an incredible aura of stillness and silence as we watch …

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Do Dwarf Mongooses Have Trust Issues?

Keagan Chasenski November 7, 2022 12

Before I start this blog, I need to remind myself to avoid the temptation to anthropomorphize. Dwarf mongooses are not people, no matter how interesting, complex and outright cute they …

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The Week in Pictures #569

Sean Zeederberg November 4, 2022 5 52

This week has seen a cold front sweep across the Lowveld, cooling temperatures and gracing the land with a blanket of moisture from which we can already see the greenery …

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The Life Of A Dragonfly

Jess Shillaw November 3, 2022 13

Since the last blog that I wrote about The Dragonfly Project, I have noticed the increasing hues of red and blue Dragonflies circling around me. They are all returning and …

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Hysterics at a Hyena Den

Kate Tennick November 1, 2022 22

Hyenas have never really been portrayed in the best light and as a result, have suffered the wrath of a negative and ill-informed perception of the global audience. However, this …

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The Week in Pictures #568

Sean Zeederberg October 28, 2022 3 44

This week we find ourselves immersed in gorgeous golden light that saturates most of the images that have made it through in this week’s selection. The recent rains have not …

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Summer Time: It’s The Birds For Me

Patrick Grealy October 26, 2022 12

Spring has sprung here at Londolozi. We have had our first rains; frogs are crocking away; the odd tortoise has been seen and temperatures are rising. Although these are all …

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Leopard Cub Update: The Harsh Reality of Raising Cubs

Barry Bath October 25, 2022 12 17

What is it about baby animals of any species that appeals to us? Regardless of the species, whenever we are out on safari we get the oohs and aahs when …

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Londolozi’s FAQs on Lions and Leopards

Ross Cheshire October 24, 2022 5 11

After spending time at Londolozi and in the bush, every ranger finds themselves invested in the animals and the happenings of the lodge long after they leave. Curiously seeking out …

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A Safari Through The Lens Of My iPhone

Megan Kane-Berman October 22, 2022 1 24

Some of my favourite moments in life have been while out on a game drive, surrounded by the picturesque natural surroundings that Londolozi has to offer. I’ve been lucky enough …

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The Week in Pictures #567

Sean Zeederberg October 21, 2022 4 40

We welcome the close of another work week with an array of wildlife splendour. The landscape is transforming with bursts of green seeping through breaking the blanket hues of browns …

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A Journey Alongside the Ximungwe Young Male?

Kelsey Clark October 19, 2022 2 27

Right from the get-go, I have felt particularly fond of the Ximungwe Young Male. He was the very first leopard cub I ever saw. Not only was that first glimpse …

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The Week in Pictures #566

Sean Zeederberg October 14, 2022 2 45

The arrival of summer couldn’t be more apparent now, the flush of green replenishes the landscape. Amidst the daytime temperatures, the humidity is swiftly on the rise and hopefully bringing …

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An Afternoon with the Three Rivers Female and her cub

Kate Tennick October 12, 2022 2 27

Since Matt Rochford shared the last update on the Three Rivers Female and her cub, these two leopards have continued to provide some absolutely incredible sightings on Londolozi. It has been …

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