Lion Update: Matshipiri Males Return

James Tyrrell April 2, 2016 20

It has been a long time since the two Mathsipiri males were seen on Londolozi soil. Casting my mind back, the last time I saw them myself was probably August …

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Lion Cubs Update

James Tyrrell March 31, 2016 17

Rarely has there been a more consistent time to view lion cubs on Londolozi. For a few weeks now, the latest cubs of the Tsalala pride have been denned in a …

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A Leopard’s Hoisted Meal is Interrupted

Sean Cresswell March 29, 2016 16

One of the most humbling aspects of guiding in an ever-changing environment, filled with unpredictable animal behaviours and seemingly infinite possibilities, is that there is always something new to be …

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The Week in Pictures #220

James Tyrrell February 26, 2016 5

Rangers and trackers were fortunate this week to have the team from Nikon conducting a photographic workshop at Londolozi. Obviously on a photographic course one wants things to photograph, and …

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The Week in Pictures #210

Nick Kleer December 11, 2015 8

“Our task must be to free ourselves… by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” – Albert Einstein Its nearing …

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Tsalala Pride vs Buffalo Bull: Round 2

James Tyrrell August 24, 2015 9

One thing I love most about this blog is the role it plays as an archive, in which we can look back and reference incredible sightings and make comparisons. Then …

Wildlife

Lion Warfare: Majingilane Chase Matshipiri Male

James Tyrrell August 17, 2015 34

A couple of weeks ago we ran a post that looked at the resurgence of the hyena population on Londolozi, and how this was going to have a knock-on effect …

Wildlife

Tsalala Pride vs Buffalo Bull

James Tyrrell July 7, 2015 14

The Tsalala pride, and indeed many prides across the Sabi Sands and throughout Africa, shift their prey preferences depending on the season. The abundance of wildebeest calves at the start …

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Collision Course

James Tyrrell April 21, 2015 19

Trouble is brewing in eastern Londolozi. Whilst over the past few months the Styx males looked set to inherit the kingdom from their fathers, there is a new threat pressing …

Wildlife

Lions: Anticlimax

James Tyrrell March 3, 2015 14

Yesterday morning had a slow start to it. It was a grey day in the Lowveld with the clouds scudding across the sky and a chilly wind blowing. Mike Sithole had …

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The Week in Pictures #169

James Tyrrell February 20, 2015 9

The Week in Pictures #169. Wow. That number just hit me. When ranger Talley Smith came up with the idea, I’m sure she did’t imagine that over three years later, and …

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Sparta Pride: On the Run

James Tyrrell February 19, 2015 22

A few weeks ago we ran a post on why not finding something on game drive is sometimes best. Well, I take back what I said. Not finding the Sparta …

Wildlife

Lion Warfare: Styx Males Moving In

James Tyrrell December 29, 2014 16

In Greek mythology, the River Styx formed the boundary between the earth and the underworld. In some versions, the Styx had mythical powers and could render someone invulnerable. Legend has …

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Majingilane: Still in Control

James Tyrrell June 9, 2014 6

It would seem that every time we scratch our heads and say, ‘Hmmm, we haven’t seen the Majingilane in a while!” they show up in force, put us in awe …

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The Wild Side of South Africa

Londolozi Guest January 12, 2014 2

“Are you comfortable guys?” “Yeh we’re cool Greg!” we both answered as the rotors picked up to lift off pace! Then with a quick move of the stick we lifted …

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