Where is the missing Sparta Cub?
A cub is missing from the Sparta Pride. Sub-adult would be a more accurate term, but whatever the nomenclature, there is, unfortunately, a distinct possibility that the young lion may …
A cub is missing from the Sparta Pride. Sub-adult would be a more accurate term, but whatever the nomenclature, there is, unfortunately, a distinct possibility that the young lion may …
When I arrived at Londolozi in late 2010, things were pretty chaotic within the leopard population. The Camp Pan male was being assailed on all sides by potential usurpers, there …
A question that often gets asked by guests is, “Do you name your animals?”. It’s a tricky issue, and my answer is usually given after a pause. “Yes and no”, …
The wild dog sightings over the past 6 weeks have been nothing short of phenomenal. At one stage in May there was a 14 day stretch in which some ranger …
I am told that the first time I came to Londolozi I was eighteen months old. We were fortunate enough to see a pride of lions and my excitement levels …
I am really excited (and nervous) to announce that I have been invited to speak at the TEDInstitute session at the annual TEDGlobal conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, as part of …
A lioness carrying a cub in her mouth or a lion swimming the river. Those are definitely two sightings most rangers would have on their bucket list. A wonderful compromise …
Martial Eagles are the largest eagles at Londolozi. Masters of the skies, these enormous birds are incredible hunters, able to take down prey as large as monkeys and impala lambs. …
Some sightings are just too beautiful not to post. Not all sightings in the bush need to be drama and action and high intensity in order to leave you stimulated, …
Now “The Wild Dogs of Londolozi” join the long-famous “Leopards of Londolozi.” By the third day of our Londolozi visit we’d seen two packs of the highly endangered African wild …
For a number of days a pack of wild dogs had been seen around the Ximpalapala clearings. One day 5 dogs would be seen, the next 4, the next 6. …
In 2010 the Majingilane coalition came roaring in to Londolozi and dethroned the Mapogo. Because of this shift in power, four young lionesses belonging to the Tsalala pride followed their …
The dogs are back. A pack of 6 has been hanging around the big block to the south of Ximpalapala koppie for the last three days, and their reluctance to …
Leopards come and go. Fact. They are born, get older and eventually die. The majority don’t even make it through their first year. Excuse this seemingly callous outlook, but it …
Dastkar Ranthambore is a women’s self help initiative started in 1989. Located next to Shar Bagh Luxury Tented Camp, the co-op produced handicrafts created by local villagers, particularly women from …