Introducing the Thumbela 4:3 Female Leopard

Matt Rochford December 28, 2023 1 15

As we stand on the brink of a new year, I have no doubt that 2024 will bring many more special sightings and stories from the Londolozi wilderness. Amid this …

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The Contagious Yawning Phenomenon and Synchronised Behaviour

Kelsey Clark December 14, 2023 1 20

It is so often that as we sit with a predator during a period of rest, we hope to see one yawning, this can often precede a bout of activity. …

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Resilience and Hope: The Future of the Tsalala Pride

Barry Bath December 11, 2023 19

Few, if any prides at Londolozi carry with them the same sense of longing for success as the Tsalala Pride does. The history of the Tsalala Pride is steeped with …

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How Many Nights Should I Spend on Safari?

Megan Kane-Berman December 9, 2023 4

A safari is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and the planning phase can be a whirlwind of excitement and decision-making. As we guide our guests through the initial stages of planning their …

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The Three Rivers Female: An update on her Recovery

Nick Tennick December 7, 2023 3 27

A little over three months ago a few of the rangers, trackers and their very fortunate guests at Londolozi witnessed an epic territory battle between the Three Rivers Female and …

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Glimmers and Gratitude at Londolozi

Robyn Morrison December 6, 2023 8

A trigger is a stimulus that evokes a negative emotion often associated with past events or traumas. These days the term “trigger” is used more loosely as something that sparks …

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What Do Leopards Eat?

Keagan Chasenski December 5, 2023 5 11

Often touted as the most adaptable (and adept for that matter) predator, leopards are found from the mountains surrounding Cape Town, to Kalahari deserts, the thick mountainous forests of central …

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A Poem About My Love For Painted Dogs

Jess Shillaw December 4, 2023 13

Many guests arrive at Londolozi eager to see the Big 5 (lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants, and rhinos). However, there is such a variety of animals in the Sabi Sands that …

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The Healing Powers of Plants: Part Two

Jess Shillaw November 28, 2023 8

In my previous blog, I wrote about the healing power of a few plants that I have learned about during my time at Londolozi. This is only a tiny percentage …

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Two Amazing Sightings of 2023

Robert Ball November 27, 2023 11

“Time flies whilst you’re having fun” We’ve all heard this saying before and to an extent I believe it to be true. Whether it’s the fun we have as rangers …

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The Week in Pictures #624

Nick Tennick November 24, 2023 5 18

This past week has been a tapestry of sightings of Leopards, Lions and Elephants. The birding has also been fantastic with the arrival of the last remaining migratory species. There …

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Ecological Engineering: The Influencial Hippopotamus

Ross Cheshire November 23, 2023 8

In the heart of Africa’s diverse ecosystems, the mighty hippopotamus emerges as an unexpected yet influential force shaping the environment. While often recognised for their imposing size and semi-aquatic lifestyle, …

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What’s Next for the Lioness of Ntsevu Breakaways?

Kirsten Joscelyne November 21, 2023 16

After initially fleeing from their natal pride with the arrival of the Ndhzenga Males, the Nstevu Breakaway Pride is still keeping their distance from the dominant force to the east …

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The Nkuwa Female and Her Two Male Cubs

Barry Bath November 16, 2023 30

A few months back, I shared the story of the Nkuwa Female leopard and her search for her cubs, as well as her mother’s new litter. Now, it’s time to …

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The Fascinating World of Kingfishers

Robyn Morrison November 14, 2023 8

The Kingfisher: quite possibly the most appropriately named bird in the animal kingdom. Kingfishers are a family of diverse birds found in every continent except Antarctica, and they’ve evolved to …

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