The Week in Pictures #324

Bruce Arnott March 2, 2018 26

The bush is ever changing; the plants, trees, animals and birds are constantly adapting in new ways to suit a dynamic and competitive environment. Each element of the bush, from …

Wildlife

Mashaba Young Female Leopard Knobthorn Jt

The Mashaba Young Female: Where to Next?

James Tyrrell March 1, 2018 3 12

The Mashaba young female was born in May 2015 and is now fully independent, yet has not established a territory for herself. Nomadic around the fringes of her mothers territory …

Leopards Wildlife

7 Tips for Capturing a Beautiful Landscape Photograph

Londolozi Studio February 28, 2018 4

Some landscapes seem surreal, so beautiful and vast are they. There is a part of me that wants to hold onto that beauty and keep the feeling of that incredible …

Photography

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

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

Tsalala Lioness Found Dead

James Tyrrell February 20, 2018 41

The carcass of the old Tailed lioness was discovered yesterday afternoon by Londolozi rangers out on a bush walk, just below Ximpalapala crest. The size of the skull and her …

Lions Wildlife

Tamboti female, leopard, kill, choke, impala lamb, maxabene, 2018 PT

Leopard Sleeps in Long Grass: We Couldn’t Believe What Happened Next!

Pete Thorpe February 18, 2018 12

Tracks of a male leopard were called in, heading downstream in a dry riverbed. Great, we had a lead to work with! Bennet (the vastly experienced tracker that I work …

Leopards Safari Experience 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

4 Things You Didn’t Know about Londolozi’s Tree Camp

Jacqui Marais February 10, 2018 11

My journey with Londolozi starts at the age of 5 years old. I remember driving a Landrover into a rather large Guarrie tree, and in the evenings I remember toasting …

History Londolozi Family Relais and Châteaux

When the Sighting Becomes Less Important

James Tyrrell February 6, 2018 7

We’ve mentioned it before in a post somewhere, but tracking the big cats is literally the greatest thrill for any ranger out here. It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve …

Safari Experience Tracking Wildlife

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