Lions along the Sand River

Ross Cheshire April 28, 2025 10

Following on from my last blog, where I touched on the leopards frequently seen along the Sand River, I thought it would be fitting to shift focus to the lions …

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The Week In Pictures #695

Keagan Chasenski April 4, 2025 6 14

April is the kindest month. The light softens, the air cools, and the bush breathes between seasons. April has arrived, and the bush is shifting into its autumn rhythm. The …

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The Oxpecker – A friend or foe?

Nick Tennick March 20, 2025 10

There are few birds as iconic in the African bushveld as the Oxpecker. On a game drive at Londolozi, spotting these small yet tenacious birds darting across the backs of …

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The Rhythm of Reproduction: How Nature Fine-tunes Mating Cycles

Keagan Chasenski March 11, 2025 14

Nature most definitely is the ultimate tinkerer. She seems never to be satisfied with what is and instead constantly upgrades the performance of everything on Earth simultaneously. The point I …

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The Week In Pictures #687

Keagan Chasenski February 7, 2025 20

The Week in Pictures is a celebration of the ever-changing beauty of Londolozi – capturing just a fragment of the rich tapestry that unfolds over a year. Time moves swiftly …

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Out On A Whim To Find The Mashaba Female

Ross Cheshire February 6, 2025 3 13

Recently over New Year’s I drove guests who have a long-standing history of visiting Londolozi and in turn, have a rather long-standing love and appreciation for some of the specific …

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Missing Migrant – The Carmine Bee-eater

Keagan Chasenski January 15, 2025 9

We often talk about the benefits of each season here at Londolozi, and while the heat of summer can be more difficult to handle, the benefits that come alongside it …

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Old World Vs New World Vultures: Whats The Difference?

Ross Cheshire January 13, 2025 10

Vultures are often misunderstood creatures, yet they play a vital role in maintaining the health of ecosystems, particularly in Southern Africa. These so-called “nature’s clean-up crew” prevent disease, recycle nutrients, …

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The Week in Pictures #683

Kirst Joscelyne January 10, 2025 4 12

The lush green landscapes of summer provide the perfect backdrop for nature’s vibrant activity. The rains have transformed the reserve and continue to nourish it, making it bursting with life. …

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Why Synchronised Breeding is Vital for the Greater Ecosystem

Megan Wade December 19, 2024 5

Synchronised breeding, observed in species like impalas and wildebeests, is a remarkable strategy that supports not just the survival of these species but the health of the entire ecosystem. As …

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The Knobbly Fig: The Tree of Life

Jess Shillaw December 4, 2024 12

There’s something undeniably magical about the Knobbly fig tree. Its long, aerial roots cascade to the earth like nature’s own sculpture, its slanted trunk twists as if whispering ancient secrets, …

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The Impala Lambing Season is in Full Swing

Patrick Grealy December 2, 2024 7

As we approach the festive season—the best time of year for me personally—the bush is thriving with life. With the first summer rains, the landscape is alive with activity. Returning …

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What Does A Mother Mean To You?

Jess Shillaw November 21, 2024 3 11

To me, A mother means strength, unshaken, and true, Like the roots of a tree, a deep knowing. She cradles the world with hands soft yet bold, A warrior’s heart, …

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Mating Leopards: The Piccadilly Female and Maxims Male

Ross Cheshire October 23, 2024 3 6

The other day, we had the treat of seeing a leopard that we don’t often see: the Piccadilly Female. I’ve been wracking my brains and don’t think I’ve actually ever …

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Life On The Edge: How Much Does Fear And Anxiety Drive Prey Species

Megan Wade October 9, 2024 7

Driving through the Londolozi Reserve, watching herds of impala, wildebeest, giraffe, and zebra, it becomes clear that their lives are a constant balancing act between feeding, socializing, and avoiding the …

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