Mhangeni Pride vs Elephants

James Tyrrell January 27, 2014 19

Lions are always touted as the king of beasts. Not so. Despite the occasional rare event in which lions have been seen taking down elephants (usually isolated incidents involving extenuating …

Wildlife

5 ways to avoid a Hyena

Mike Sutherland January 7, 2014 12

In an area so densely populated with large predators such as Lions, Leopards and Hyena, there is much competition. It is a way of life and there are certain strategies …

Leopards Photography Wildlife

A Leopard Cub Kill

Mike Sutherland December 12, 2013 17

It is possibly one of the most important lessons one can learn as a photographer, especially one that is interested or focussed on wildlife. Always be ready for the shot. …

Guests Leopards Photography Wildlife

A Clash of Lions and Leopards

Mike Sutherland October 22, 2013 24

The summer rains have arrived and for some, waking up to the sound of light rain on the thatched roofs of the lodge is a daunting feeling. What has happened …

Leopards Photography Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #96

James Tyrrell September 20, 2013 15

As a ranger, every now and then you will hit a so-called “Purple Patch”. Amazing sightings seem to be on pause until the moment you get there, and then the …

Wildlife

Lions vs Buffalo – The Sparta Pride

Mike Sutherland September 5, 2013 8

It has been a long winter, the days have been shorter, the nights longer. The chill in the air, the dryness and the mist. It is a time of struggle, …

Photography Wildlife

Lions vs Buffalo

James Tyrrell July 27, 2013 13

The Sparta pride were found snoozing under the shade of a Jackalberry tree in the Dudley Riverbank area. A large herd of buffalo was grazing nearby. As the sun dropped …

Guests Wildlife

Leopard steals kill from Cheetah

James Tyrrell July 22, 2013 7

We were looking for Rhino, slowly cruising through the borderland between the grasslands and thicket country, right in the centre of Londolozi. Dan Buys was making his way southwards as …

Leopards Wildlife

Crocodile catches Leopard Tortoise

Adam Bannister December 18, 2012 6

Crocodiles freak me out! Floating reptilian logs become stealthy death traps in an instant. The way they drop below the surface of the water and disappear in the blink of …

Wildlife

Mating Leopards kill large Warthog

Adam Bannister June 9, 2012 9

The winter action just gets better and better… Recently the Maxabeni Female has been lured out of her territory, following the Marthly Male in a mating frenzy. This much loved …

Leopards Wildlife

Wild Dog Feeding Frenzy

Adam Bannister April 26, 2012 7

The pack of eight Wild Dogs ran with purpose, coursing along the Guarri thicket line, searching intently for a morning meal. It was easy to see that they were attempting …

Wildlife

Camp Pan’s Still Got It!

Adam Bannister October 17, 2011 1 4

It appears as if the Camp Pan Male Leopard has bounced back to his old majestic self. Over the last couple of months he had seemingly been deteriorating after his …

Leopards Wildlife

How Wild Dogs Behave at a Kill

Rich Laburn May 16, 2011 4

Despite the nature of the Wild Dog’s approach to hunting and killing, the dynamics at a kill make for interesting observation and much can be learned about the depth of …

Guests Wildlife

Southern Pride Kill Buffalo Calf

Adam Bannister April 11, 2011 8

It was spectacular to watch. Deep into the night the sounds of bellowing, stampeding buffalo could be heard in the southern grasslands of Londolozi. 5 hours of sitting with a …

Guests Wildlife

Are 4 Wildebeest Too Much For One Pride?

Rich Laburn April 15, 2010 1

The Tsalala pride never fail to impress me. As far as a group of lions go, they are remarkably successful, enduring and deadly. Instantly recognisable by the lioness with no …

Wildlife

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