The Lions of Londolozi: The Apple iBook is launched

Adam Bannister December 19, 2012 19

I am glowing with pride as I sit down to write this. Many of you have been following this blog for the last few years and may very well have …

Photography Wildlife

Crocodile catches Leopard Tortoise

Adam Bannister December 18, 2012 6

Crocodiles freak me out! Floating reptilian logs become stealthy death traps in an instant. The way they drop below the surface of the water and disappear in the blink of …

Wildlife

How old is a Leopard when it first kills an impala?

Adam Bannister December 17, 2012 7

The lady in the back row of my jeep thought she was asking a straightforward question “Adam, at what age does a leopard make it’s first kill ?” I needed …

Leopards Wildlife

The Sparta Cub with the ‘big head’

Adam Bannister December 14, 2012 12

Those of you who have been at Londolozi over the last month, and who were fortunate enough to spend some time with the Sparta lion pride, will know exactly who …

Wildlife

Do Elephants Have Twins?

James Tyrrell December 13, 2012 15

Elephant twins do exist. Although very rare in nature, they have been recorded a number of times. There are a few records of twins being born to Asian elephants in …

Wildlife

A Game Drive to Remember

James Tyrrell December 11, 2012 5

The wild dogs had been found in the morning, quite by chance, as they stole a kill from a female leopard in the North of the property. They had vanished …

Leopards Photography Wildlife

In a matter of minutes the calf is able to walk. Its strength grows by the minute as it begins to get a feel for its body and precocial muscular ability - Lucien Beaumont

Two Wildebeest Give Birth Together

Lucien Beaumont December 9, 2012 9

My two favorite months of the year in the bush are November and December. The rains have arrived and life has sprung. It seems to be a race for survival …

Guests Wildlife

The Return of the Munghen Male

James Tyrrell December 6, 2012 15

The first male leopard I saw regularly in the Sabi Sands before starting at Londolozi was the Munghen or Sand River Male. A beautiful brute of a leopard, this male …

Leopards Wildlife

Christmas Soccer Match: The Lucky Leopards

Adam Bannister November 30, 2012 5

It’s one of Londolozi’s longest standing traditions: a fierce soccer/football match, which acts as a curtain raiser to the annual staff christmas party. This year, like all those before, was …

Londolozi Family

Heartbreak for Tsalala Pride?

Adam Bannister November 27, 2012 18

After a refreshing two week break from work I am delighted to be back at Londolozi Game Reserve. Ready for another enchanting six weeks behind the wheel. Ready, to head …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures # 61

James Crookes November 16, 2012 28

The week started off really well when we discovered the 4 Sparta lionesses, their 7 cubs and 3 of the Majingilane coalition all feeding on an adult giraffe. With their …

Leopards Photography Wildlife

Can you explain this hyena- rhino interaction?

Adam Bannister November 12, 2012 14

This is one of the more unusual and unexpected sightings of the year. Although I personally did not see it, I managed to chat to Dean Smithyman who did. I …

Wildlife

Tsalala Pride taking shape

Adam Bannister November 10, 2012 15

The much loved Tsalala Pride are looking great! The past year has been very difficult on this special group of lions. If one considers that not too long ago it …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures # 60

James Crookes November 9, 2012 17

This week it seemed that there were lions everywhere and leopards were nowhere to be seen. At one stage during the week, we had the Sparta pride, Tsalala pride, Tsalala …

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Impala lambing season is upon us

Adam Bannister November 8, 2012 9

I can’t believe it is that time of the year again! It’s lambing season for the beautiful Impala. Very soon little baby Impala will be running around Londolozi. In fact, …

Wildlife

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