The fate of the two ‘motherless’ Sparta cubs

Adam Bannister May 10, 2012 19

The body of a single Sparta lioness was found a few days ago. It can now be confirmed that she is indeed the mother of the two 7-8 month old …

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Saddle-billed Stork and the ‘Big 6 Birds’

Adam Bannister May 8, 2012 5

The Big 5 represent the 5 game species that were most desired as hunter’s trophies in times gone past. They now represent the 5 species that visitors to classic African …

Wildlife

BREAKING NEWS: Sparta Pride Lioness is Dead!

Adam Bannister May 2, 2012 20

It is with a heavy heart that I bring you sad news from this mornings drive. The body of an adult lioness was found. Although nearly impossible to identify, it …

Wildlife

The Beat of the Buffalo

Adam Bannister May 2, 2012 4

Buffalo thrive at Londolozi. It is always exciting to sit amidst a large herd of buffalo, staring in awe at the sheer abundance, size and behaviour. There is never a …

Wildlife

New Sparta Pride lion cubs

Adam Bannister April 29, 2012 30

It is with great joy, that we at Londolozi, are able to show you pictures and a brief video of the newest lion arrivals to the area. The Sparta lions …

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

Breakaway Tsalala Pride: ID Kit

Adam Bannister April 24, 2012 12

Identifying lions can be extremely difficult to do. The reason being that they all look very similar and they appear to be in constant change, in terms of identifying features.Cuts, …

Wildlife

Showcasing: The Tutlwa Female Leopard

James Tyrrell April 22, 2012 1 5

I remember the first time I saw the Tutlwa female. Draped over a fallen Marula tree on Ximpalapala crest, north of the Sand River, she was gazing longingly at a …

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Misty Mornings: a photographers dream

Adam Bannister April 19, 2012 25

We are currently in the midst of one of my favourite times of the year. The reason: the unbelievable mornings. The bushveld is always pretty, but it is now that …

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How Elephants Have Fun

Adam Bannister April 18, 2012 9

Of late I have written a lot about the outrageously exciting lion dynamics that are currently playing out at Londolozi. I may indeed be a ‘lion man’, but I certainly …

Wildlife

The Tracker Academy on CNN

Rich Laburn April 17, 2012 7

Over the last week, Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo have been featured on CNN’s African Voices talking about the Tracker Academy and their longstanding friendship. There are three …

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Maxabeni Young Male Hauls Warthog Out Burrow

James Tyrrell April 14, 2012 11

We were almost back at camp when we received the radio call from ranger Helen Young. Enoch Mkanzi, who tracks with Helen, had used his almost supernatural powers of sight …

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Could these be some of the last photos of Mapogo?

Adam Bannister April 12, 2012 47

Lion Warfare is so apparent at the moment that the still nights are punctuated by the continual sounds of lion roaring. A wondrous sound, guttural, deep and heart-felt. Deep into …

Wildlife

How to Identify Individual Leopards

Rich Laburn April 11, 2012 8 17

At Londolozi we are incredibly lucky to have been able to view leopards regularly since the late 1970s. This can be attributed to a couple of factors. Firstly, Londolozi offers …

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Dark Maned Majingilane Male Vocalising - Rich Laburn

Lion Warfare: Autumn 2012

Adam Bannister April 10, 2012 27

A few weeks ago the four members of the Southern Coalition launched a successful attack on the remaining members of the Mapogo Coalition. This attack left the infamous Mr T …

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