Londolozi: Africa’s Disney World

Sam Zeederberg October 17, 2018 10

“Every day for six weeks… How does one not become bored of teaching in the same place? ” he asks. This is one of the most frequently asked questions on …

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The Week in Pictures #356

Alex Jordan October 12, 2018 1 11

We’ll be honest and say that the bird in the last ID challenge still isn’t 100% confirmed. We consulted with a number of bird experts across the country and eventually …

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Leopard Highlights

Nick Kleer October 11, 2018 4 15

Leopards are essentially the animals upon which Londolozi was founded. Our history with them began way back in 1979, and now almost 40 years later it continues to thrive. The …

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Old Male Leopard Returns to Londolozi

James Tyrrell October 9, 2018 1 13

Many of you would have read Fin Lawlor’s recent post about his glorious afternoon spent at a waterhole. In it he made mention of the Kashane/Kaxane male leopard; an old …

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The Week in Pictures #355

Pete Thorpe October 5, 2018 4 17

A dry and windy week ended with 4.4 mm of rain yesterday bringing joy to everyone. Water levels across the reserve have dropped to very low levels, so the soft, …

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Why Sitting And Waiting Can Be Far Better Than Seeking In Haste

Fin Lawlor October 2, 2018 1 6

I have just finished driving a family for the last week, and the sightings we had together were fantastic. On the first couple of drives with my last set of …

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5 Photos to Brighten Your Monday: The Nkoveni Female Leopard and Cub

James Tyrrell October 1, 2018 1 4

Monday is fairly meaningless out in the bush, unless we need to know what meal is being served at the Staff Canteen. Weeks blend into each other as we tune …

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Leopard Physiology: Why do They Climb so Well?

Bruce Arnott September 27, 2018 1 22

One of the most incredible things to watch a leopard do is climb a tree and navigate the branches. Many people associate leopards with trees. They ask, “Does one always …

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A Crazy Sighting as Wild Dogs Bring their Puppies onto Londolozi

James Tyrrell September 25, 2018 34

Wild dogs are rare enough as it is, so to see them with pups brings a whole new dimension to a sighting. They den in the autumn and winter, so …

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The Week in Pictures #353

James Souchon September 21, 2018 10

Even though the beginning of the month heralded in the first day of spring in the southern hemisphere, the last week has felt far more like summer (except for a …

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How Do the Big Cats Give Birth?

James Tyrrell September 18, 2018 5

The bush never gets stale thankfully, although I’m not going to ram home the cliché that every day is different, as it should be patently obvious to most. The way …

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The Mashaba Female Leopard Loses Another Litter

James Tyrrell September 16, 2018 3 11

Having already raised two offspring to independence (Nkoveni and Ximungwe females), the Mashaba female cannot be said to be an unsuccessful mother. Two or more cubs raised over a lifetime …

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The Lifeblood of Londolozi

Pete Thorpe September 15, 2018 1 6

It’s hot out here at the moment. As we enter into spring, temperatures are averaging in the mid 30s Celcius (mid 90s Fahrenheit). These conditions are being warmly welcomed by …

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The Week in Pictures #352

James Tyrrell September 14, 2018 8

First things first: the mystery bird in our first challenge was a Wood Sandpiper. Congratulations to who everyone who answered correctly. The pictures below give a comparison between the Wood …

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Missing the Perfect Shot Because of Low Light – Sound Familiar?

Paul Danckwerts September 13, 2018 14

Once-in-a-lifetime sightings are a common theme here at Londolozi Game Reserve, as contradictory as that might sound. Being in the right place at the right time is one thing but …

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