Dramatic Summer Skies

Simon Smit January 15, 2015 5

The first rains are now a distant memory but the rejuvenation is unmistakable. Green as far as the eye can see, rich nutrients freely available, a far cry from the …

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The Mapogo male known as Makhulu by Rich Laburn

Why Not Finding the Animal is Sometimes Best

James Tyrrell January 13, 2015 16

Londolozi is a family place, for staff and guests alike. The sense of community to be found here is hard to match anywhere. One of the things that makes life …

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The Week in Pictures #162

James Tyrrell January 2, 2015 9

Happy New Year to everyone! I hope 2014 was wrapped up in fantastic style and that 2015 has got off to a cracking start. It has been all systems go on …

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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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Lion Warfare: Trouble Brewing

James Tyrrell December 18, 2014 25

Six different groups of male lions have been seen on the property in the last couple of months. And these are non-Majingilane males I’m talking about. With the dominant coalition …

Wildlife

Who is the Real King of the Beasts?

Amy Attenborough December 11, 2014 7

Whether they are stalking a buffalo, all shoulder blades and rippling muscles, lethargically padding within meters of the vehicle or even lying flat on their backs with their legs in …

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A Look at Some of My Highlights at Londolozi

Kate Neill December 9, 2014 17

“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard” – Winnie the Pooh Those that have visited Londolozi will have an understanding of how it gets …

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Mhangeni Pride: The Story

James Tyrrell December 7, 2014 11

I don’t know if everyone knows the history of the Mhangeni pride, one of the newest and certainly one of the biggest prides in the Sabi Sands. These 13 lions …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #158

Simon Smit December 5, 2014 10

The impala lambing season is in full swing as the green bursts of summer transform the bush into a thriving wilderness. The unfortunate young impala are being devoured quicker than …

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Tsalala cub update

Simon Smit December 1, 2014 6

When I arrived in January it was very clear that the Tsalala pride had a very special following at Londolozi. Currently quite a small pride with a massive amount of …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #155

Simon Smit November 14, 2014 11

As the rains become more regular we slowly start to accept the fact that we might not end every drive bone dry but that has not in any way put …

The Week in Pictures

Ultimate Lions vs Buffalo

James Tyrrell October 29, 2014 6

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS Lions sleep. A lot. In fact, to find lions not sleeping is relatively uncommon, and one of the reasons one heads out for …

Wildlife

9 Reasons to Love Londolozi’s Airstrip

Ryan James October 15, 2014 9

An airport is a gateway. Through its faces, its languages, and its energy, travellers are offered the “amazon preview” to the picture that lies in wait across the threshold. There is an element …

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Incredible Lions vs Hyenas

James Tyrrell September 29, 2014 20

I don’t want to write too much about this sighting. Because I can’t. Short of saying it was the single most awesome sighting I have probably ever been witness to …

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