Seven Benefits of Birding

Dan Hirschowitz April 17, 2023 16

Searching for birds is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when planning that first safari to Africa. However, soon after touching down in the wilderness areas of …

Birds General Nature Safari Experience

Birds by Londolozi Guest- Tony Goldman

Sean Zeederberg June 29, 2022 22

In today’s blog, long-time repeat guest Tony Goldman once again shares his photographic splendours of the gorgeous feathered friends of Londolozi. “Growing up in South Africa I was afforded the …

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5 Birds You Might Find Off Founders Deck

Ashleigh Chamberlain November 6, 2021 20

Prior to being a Camp Manager at Founders, or a member of staff at Londolozi, I was only confident about knowing the difference between an ostrich and a chicken. That …

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Virtual Safari: The Week in Video #43

James Tyrrell January 10, 2021 22

We throw a few smaller creatures into the mix this week; a beautiful but seldom seen kingfisher, a family of tawny eagles and some wildebeest. Elephants, as has become common …

Featured Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #424

James Tyrrell January 31, 2020 12

For once I’ve remembered to include the answer to the mystery bird without being reminded a few hours after publishing: The correct answer was a Magpie Shrike, which many of …

Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

How do Birds Navigate their Migrations?

Chris Taylor June 22, 2019 13

The natural environment is deeply connected to the climatic conditions and it’s no different here at Londolozi. Being out and about for six to eight hours a day on safari, …

Birds Wildlife

Tony Goldman Wildlife Photography: Part 3

Anthony Goldman January 8, 2019 13

Round 3 of Tony Goldman’s wildlife highlights is here, with another fantastic batch of photos! Tony sent us a wonderful large collection after his last stay, so we had to …

Photo Journal Wildlife

A Lesson in Fishing from One of Londolozi’s Most Beautiful Birds

David Dampier October 30, 2018 16

The Malachite is one of 9 kingfisher species found at Londolozi. Measuring just 14 cm from tail to bill and weighing only 17 grams, it would seldom be seen if …

Wildlife

Lions Help Find Londolozi’s Rarest Kingfisher

October 4, 2018 14

Usually it’s a case of stopping to look at a bird that leads you to find a predator. This time it was the other way round. Londolozi alumnus Byron Serrao, …

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Photographic Journal: Tony Goldman’s Highlights #2

Anthony Goldman May 21, 2018 11

Just over a week ago we ran our first post of Londolozi guest Tony Goldman’s photo highlights. Today we are publishing the second instalment of the photographs he was kind …

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The Week in Pictures #319

Jacqui Marais January 25, 2018 19

Jacqui Marais, our Head of Sales, spends quite a bit of time moving back and forth between Johannesburg – where Londolozi’s Head Office is based – and the lodge itself. …

Photography Wildlife

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Do All Kingfishers Eat Fish?

Pete Thorpe December 8, 2017 4

One might think that this question is a no-brainer. A kingfisher must surely be the best in the world at catching fish? I mean, they are the kingfishers. However, don’t …

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8 Birds That Will Take Your Breath Away

James Tyrrell November 18, 2017 15

The avian residents of Londolozi are certainly not the foremost reason why people visit. There are far more popular birding destinations throughout Southern Africa where people are likely to tick …

Birds Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #267

Sean Cresswell January 20, 2017 11

With rolling bouts of potential thunderstorms and intermittent periods of blazing sunshine, this last week has offered everything from chilling cold to unbearable heat, with the inclusion of one of …

Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Is Bigger Really Better?

David Dampier September 25, 2016 5

Some people will tell you that size doesn’t matter – I’ve been trying to sell that idea for years. However, as with all things in life, different situations and preferences …

Birds Wildlife

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