5 Essential Items to Pack for Your African Safari

Megan Kane-Berman July 6, 2024 8

Your safari trip to Londolozi is booked, and now it’s time to pack! For first-timers, knowing what to bring can be tricky. Don’t worry, though—I’ve curated a list of five …

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The Ubiquitous Impala And Their Complexities

Keagan Chasenski July 4, 2024 6

By far the most abundant antelope (and for many good reasons), impala are often dismissed as too common to care about by guides and visitors alike. But what if I …

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Gear Review: My Week with the 600mm

Kyle Gordon July 3, 2024 20

This last week, I hosted an extremely talented photographic guest who was wielding a formidable Canon 600mm lens. Well, my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8, although a beautiful piece of equipment, was …

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The Week in Pictures #655

Matt Rochford June 28, 2024 19

Having just passed the Winter Solstice, the Sun has already begun its southward journey from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn. Where it will appear to move …

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An Update on The Flat Rock Male

Robert Ball June 27, 2024 7 9

A few months ago, Ranger Kelsey Clark posed the question, “Where is the Flat Rock Male?” I can safely say that, even though sightings of him are less frequent, after …

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An Epic Encounter between African Painted Dogs and Hyenas

Nick Tennick June 25, 2024 17

Stopping for a coffee during a morning game drive is always great, especially on a chilly winter morning. During this quality time off the vehicle and in the comfort of …

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Will The Xinkhova Female Take Over The Plaque Rock Females Territory?

Ross Cheshire June 24, 2024 3 10

Fellow ranger Kirst Joscelyne recently released a blog shedding light on some terrible news, that unfortunately the Plaque Rock Female was killed by the Ntsevu Pride and Ndzhenga Males. Unfortunately, …

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Update on the Mashaba Female Leopard

Matt Rochford June 20, 2024 24

Since Ranger Kate Arthur’s recent blog titled “Respect for the Elders: the Original Mhangeni Lionesses“, I felt it only fitting to put out an update and check in with Londolozi’s …

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Unravelling the Avian Art of Co-operative Breeding

Reece Biehler June 18, 2024 12

Birds have always fascinated us, from their vibrant plumage to their melodic calls although, one of the most intriguing aspects of avian life is their breeding behaviour. Among the myriad …

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Shaking up the Torchwood Trees

Kelsey Clark June 17, 2024 11

As winter descends upon Londolozi, the landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation. The once-lush vegetation recedes, and food sources become scarce. However, the Torchwood trees come to life during these cooler …

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The Week In Pictures #653

Reece Biehler June 14, 2024 5 34

With us now feeling the chill, we can comfortably say that the winter period in the bush is upon us. The month of June is arguably one of my favourite …

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Wild Dogs, Domestic Dogs, and Wolves: A Family Portrait

Robyn Morrison June 11, 2024 8

Wild dogs are fascinating creatures that spark our excitement whenever we get the rare chance to speed alongside them on a high-paced hunt. One question I repeatedly get asked is …

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Respect for the Elders: the Original Mhangeni Lionesses

Kate Tennick June 10, 2024 32

Nowadays, it is not often that we get to see the Mhangeni Pride, but they were recently on a hippo carcass and provided many of us with a few fantastic …

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Unlocking the Magic: Contemplating Animal Senses

Matt Rochford June 5, 2024 15

Last week I stood in the Tree Camp car park on a cold, still morning. I could faintly hear the distant roar of one of the Ndzhenga Male Lions. Naturally, …

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Elephant Mourning: Fact or Fiction?

Robert Ball June 4, 2024 9

The mourning rituals of elephants have captured the attention of numerous biologists in the past. Elephants have been known to investigate old elephant carcasses, smelling the bones, moving them with …

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