Why Don’t All Birds Have to Migrate?

James Souchon March 12, 2018 6

We are reaching that time of the year again where we say goodbye to a number of our avian friends that have become such a constant feature on game drives …

Birds Wildlife

5 Things That Will Awaken Your Senses on Safari at Londolozi

Amanda Ritchie March 10, 2018 13

I’m someone who you could deem ‘wordy’. If you know me, you’ll know that I have a complete obsession love of words. I love to write with them, I love to …

Safari Experience Travel Wildlife

Why Don’t Predators Often Eat Other Predators?

James Tyrrell March 3, 2018 26

The first and most obvious argument is that other predators are dangerous to hunt, and it would be illogical for a lion or leopard to see a conspecific as a …

General Nature Wildlife

Mhangeni Lionesses with Birmingham Males: What Does This Mean?

James Tyrrell February 27, 2018 9

The rather subdued roar of a male lion came from near the Londolozi airstrip early in the morning. Within minutes ranger Mrisho Lugenge had found one of the Birmingham males …

Lions Wildlife

What We Miss Most About the Bush

Werner Breedt February 25, 2018 22

Quite a few people have endeavoured the almost impossible task of putting in words why we find ourselves constantly yearning for the natural environment, even if we haven’t experienced it …

Safari Experience Wilderness teachings

5 Things You Need to Know Before Coming on Safari

Duncan Maclarty February 24, 2018 12

I have, for many years now, taken great delight in reading the daily Londolozi blogs. In fact, whether it is at my desk or on my phone, as I journey …

Safari Experience Travel

The Week in Pictures #323

David Dampier February 23, 2018 8

Technically, this Week in Pictures is a lie. It’s actually about 3 weeks in pictures. However, I feel that given that I am supposed to have a job other than …

Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

5 Things You Need to Know About an Elephant’s Trunk

Guy Brunskill February 22, 2018 6

For me elephants are some of the most magnificent and graceful creatures of the African bush. Their sheer size and unique adaptations are sure to draw your attention, their trunk …

General Nature Wildlife

Do Animals Get Bored?

James Tyrrell February 21, 2018 2

Ranger Fin Lawlor and I were driving past a small pan in the north of Londolozi a couple of days ago, and settling down in the mud was a large …

General Nature Wildlife

Another Missing Leopard Cub Found Alive!

James Tyrrell February 19, 2018 6 19

With 2017 seeing the senior leopard population of Londolozi taking some serious blows, in the form of the Piva male’s and Xidulu female’s deaths, both killed by the Avoca male …

Leopards Wildlife

When a Leopard Cub Grows Up

James Tyrrell February 17, 2018 3 20

The real value of a platform like this one (the Blog) is that the longer it runs for, the more it increases in value as an archive of information. By …

Leopards Wildlife

What is the Difference Between Horns and Antlers?

Paul Danckwerts February 15, 2018 3

Horns and antlers always seem to accentuate an animal’s demeanour, mood or appearance. A confrontational buffalo bull staring through the foliage wouldn’t look anywhere near as intimidating without the sleek …

General Nature Wildlife

Londolozi Nightlife: Part 2

Rob Jeffery February 13, 2018 12

In part one of Londolozi Nightlife we encountered the scrub hare, civet and ended off with the bush baby. We leap now from this adorable, acrobatic animal to the prickliness of …

Wildlife

The Greatest Love Affair of All

James Tyrrell February 12, 2018 19

Everyone has one great love in their life, be it a spouse, a place, or simply the one that got away… The wonderful intoxication you feel towards that love can …

Occasions Video

Londolozi’s Nightlife: Part 1

Rob Jeffery February 7, 2018 16

Picture yourself watching a sunset- the warmth of the last sun’s rays on your skin, the cold of the first gin and tonic in your hand. One loses track of …

General Nature Wildlife

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