The Transience of Life at Londolozi

Kirst Joscelyne December 28, 2024 8

“The water in your body is just visiting. It was a thunderstorm a week ago. It will be the ocean soon enough. Most of your cells come and go like …

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El Niño vs. La Niña: Impacts on Londolozi’s Landscape

Barry Bath December 23, 2024 4

In my time here at Londolozi since the beginning of 2020, we’ve experienced several years of consistently high rainfall. The reliable rains have contributed to a flourishing environment, with healthy …

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Bloodlines Tested: A lesson in Dominance and Defiance

Keagan Chasenski December 18, 2024 9

The deep-throated roar of a male lion at dawn—a sound that reverberates through the very soul of Africa—is enough to electrify any ranger. Venturing deep into the reserve’s southern reaches …

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The Knobbly Fig: The Tree of Life

Jess Shillaw December 4, 2024 12

There’s something undeniably magical about the Knobbly fig tree. Its long, aerial roots cascade to the earth like nature’s own sculpture, its slanted trunk twists as if whispering ancient secrets, …

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Venus: The Morning and Evening Star of Londolozi’s Night Skies

Barry Bath November 28, 2024 7

At Londolozi, Venus often captures the attention of both rangers and guests as it shines brightly in the sky, either just before dawn or after sunset. Known as the Morning …

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Nottens Male And Hyena Fighting Over Warthog Pg

Fascinating Sequence Of Events With The Nottens Male

Patrick Grealy November 25, 2024 12

Over the past couple of months, we have had the privilege of viewing the Nottens Male fairly frequently. This young yet very bold male has been making a name for …

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What Does A Mother Mean To You?

Jess Shillaw November 21, 2024 3 11

To me, A mother means strength, unshaken, and true, Like the roots of a tree, a deep knowing. She cradles the world with hands soft yet bold, A warrior’s heart, …

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Tragedy for the Nkoveni Trio

Matt Rochford November 19, 2024 1 20

After hearing a report of the Nkoveni Female and her two cubs crossing into Londolozi from our neighbouring reserve Mala Mala, we wasted no time and made our way into …

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The Hamerkop – an Aerial Wizard

Robert Ball November 13, 2024 10

On warm afternoons, Trevor and I often depart from camp with a plan to head straight towards a series of nearby waterholes on our game drives. At this time of …

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Heartbreaking News on the Tsalala Female

Keagan Chasenski November 11, 2024 26

The story of the Tsalala Female has always been one of quiet resilience—a lone lioness navigating the challenges of a life without the support of a larger pride, carving out …

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The Challenges Facing The Nhlanguleni Female

Ross Cheshire October 31, 2024 3 11

Leopards are among the most adaptable creatures in the wild, using their stealth, strength, and solitary nature to survive. But even the most resilient predators face challenges, and the Nhlanguleni …

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Mating Leopards: The Piccadilly Female and Maxims Male

Ross Cheshire October 23, 2024 3 6

The other day, we had the treat of seeing a leopard that we don’t often see: the Piccadilly Female. I’ve been wracking my brains and don’t think I’ve actually ever …

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The Legacy Of Leopard Tracking At Londolozi

Shannon Dawson June 15, 2024 17

The ancient art of tracking has been at the heart of our safari experience at Londolozi since the 1970’s, transforming each wilderness adventure into a deeper connection with the wild. …

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The Week in Pictures #374

Dean De La Rey February 15, 2019 28

“To photograph is to hold one’s breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It’s at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual …

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The Peaceful Path

Caylie Maehr February 10, 2019 3

The veins of earth are much like our own. They pulse with life. Some flow faster and harder whilst others are more slow and hold less pressure. From above one …

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