An Ode to the Ornithologists

Kelsey Clark April 17, 2025 7

The sounds of the bush are rich with history. The sharp cry of a Wahlberg’s Eagle soaring overhead, the deep hoot of a Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl at night, and the bubbling …

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Entangled Life at Londolozi

Kelsey Clark March 27, 2025 1 8

Walking through Londolozi, it’s easy to marvel at the towering trees, the sweeping savanna, and the abundant wildlife. But beneath the surface, a hidden network is at work—one that mirrors …

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Remembering the Plaque Rock Female

Patrick Grealy March 26, 2025 9

The Senegal Bush Male wasn’t the only leopard we had to say goodbye to in 2024. Sadly, the Plaque Rock Female was another heart-breaking loss. Just as I did for …

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Sentinels and Symbiosis – How Birds act as Guardians of the Bushveld

Kelsey Clark February 19, 2025 1 12

I love summertime at Londolozi for many reasons, but the abundance of birdlife and their constant melodies are high on the list. From the whistling duet of my favourite bird, …

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Exploring the Koppies of Londolozi

Kelsey Clark November 20, 2024 18

Londolozi is famed for its incredible wildlife, but the landscape itself tells an equally fascinating story. The koppies that run across the northern part of the reserve are a standout …

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Kc Yellow Billed Hornbill Termite Aug 24

Early Bird Catches the Worm

Kelsey Clark October 10, 2024 18

On a recent early morning game drive, as the first light of dawn broke over the bush, my guests and I discussed how often we have used the phrase “the …

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Shaking up the Torchwood Trees

Kelsey Clark June 17, 2024 11

As winter descends upon Londolozi, the landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation. The once-lush vegetation recedes, and food sources become scarce. However, the Torchwood trees come to life during these cooler …

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Time At The Causeway

Dan Hirschowitz June 6, 2024 10

For those who are unfamiliar with the Causeway, it is one of our three crossing points over the Sand River, providing access to the northern sector of the reserve even …

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The Illusion of Imbalance – The Story of the Lone Wildebeest

Kelsey Clark June 3, 2024 11

Coming around the corner to an open field, one can almost predict that there will be a lone wildebeest bull standing tall, with their long face held high as you …

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Crocodiles’ Temperature Dependent Sex Determination

Patrick Grealy May 29, 2024 9

Having the Sand River flow through the heart of Londolozi is our biggest contributor to the diversity of wildlife we see here. This pristine body of water is the home …

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Flat Rock Male On Termite Mound High Key

Where is the Flat Rock Male Leopard?

Kelsey Clark April 10, 2024 5 34

Londolozi is synonymous with leopards, a safe haven where these elusive predators roam freely. For more than half a century, we have been continuously building and reinforcing this relationship with …

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Was the Klipsringer really lost?

Kelsey Clark March 19, 2024 1 11

Klipspringers, with their petite frames and nimble agility thanks to their specially adapted truncated hooves, are synonymous with rocky landscapes. Here at Londolozi, they are typically found perched upon boulder-strewn …

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The Painted Wolf

Kyle Gordon March 11, 2024 13

Amidst the green and gold grasslands and ancient woodlands of our beautiful Greater Kruger region, roams a creature whose existence is shrouded in mystery but draped in magnificence, the African …

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Where Do Jackals Fit In?

Kelsey Clark January 23, 2024 8

Small and secretive, the Black-backed and Side-striped Jackals often slip under the radar within the expansive wilderness of Londolozi. Light on their feet and quick to disappear, some days you …

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Sdz Nkoveni Female Leopard's Cub In Wattle Flowers

The Wonders of Wildflowers

Kelsey Clark September 20, 2023 12

Some will consider September 1st as the first day of Spring and others September 22nd – either way, Spring has arrived here at Londolozi. While we are still awaiting the …

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