The Day Mandela was Released

Rich Laburn February 11, 2010 8

On this day two decades ago, Nelson Mandela walked free from prison. He walked into a nation of possibilities, some good and some bad. The future of the country lay …

Londolozi Family

New Year – New Classrooms!

Rich Laburn February 7, 2010 0

Sam Nzima school is a tiny outpost of education in the long strip of rural communities that make up the Bushbuck Ridge Region. It is a poor school in terms …

GWF

Happy World Wetlands Day

Rich Laburn February 2, 2010 3

I am of the belief that elephants originated from water. Their mammoth sized bodies are so suited to bobbing in the ocean and their thick leathery hide receptive to the …

Wildlife

Baboons and Humans

Rich Laburn January 29, 2010 1

I’ve come to the conclusion that baboons are prototype humans. Driving the banks of the Sand River, temporarily sluggish in the January heat, we chanced across a troop of baboons …

Wildlife

High Tech to High Touch

Rich Laburn January 27, 2010 0

The bush is the furthest place you would expect to find cutting edge technology and innovation, however over the past year Londolozi has been hugely active in creating an environment …

Londolozi Family

The Trojan Lioness

Rich Laburn January 20, 2010 1

This is a guest post from Lesley Stahl who visited Londolozi in 2009. To view the full post click on the heading above.

Guests

How Mating Lions Can Help You Find Your Purpose

Rich Laburn January 17, 2010 0

Lions mate throughout the year and quite frequently for that matter. There is however, something quite interesting about watching lions mate. It might be the juxtaposition of loving aggression or …

Wildlife

How motherhood works

Rich Laburn January 14, 2010 4 3

The bonds between this mother and her cubs are now stronger than ever. She humors them, nurtures them and pays each one its own special piece of attention. Her killer …

Wildlife

What Happens When an Elephant Dies

Rich Laburn January 11, 2010 4

An elephant bull was killed in a fight with another bull. The week after his death was an incredible time to watch what happens after an elephant passes away. Warning: …

Wildlife

The Magnificent Seven – ‘Out Of Africa’

Rich Laburn December 30, 2009 0

You have to be somewhat of a moviestar to be part of the Londolozi Reservations Team. It is required that you drink champagne high up in the arms of an …

Londolozi Family

Why Kingsley Heath Rocks

Rich Laburn December 27, 2009 16

As a girl living deep in the African Bush, my weakness for Vogue, Prada and Ralph Lauren can get the better of me. So under the guise of a well …

Londolozi Family

Summer Buzz

Rich Laburn December 18, 2009 1

Whilst living in the bush, you experience summer as a season of magic and abundance. New life flourishes, rain washes away lingering indignation and the color of nature soothes emotions …

Wildlife

Lions Hunt Buffalo – The Inhumanity?

Rich Laburn December 15, 2009 3

The buffalo had no inclining of the pride’s presence. Gently ruminating amongst the lush summer grass, their slothful ignorance was simply a calm before the storm. The stillness of the …

Wildlife

Life at Londolozi 2009

Rich Laburn December 11, 2009 1

2009 has been an incredible year of innovation, diversity and fun at Londolozi. From planning pioneering the first zero emissions safari vehicle to bottling our own water to reinventing our …

Londolozi Family

The Soothing Sweep of Life

Rich Laburn December 9, 2009 5

It was Autumn a few months ago. Pastel hues of brown and yellow fell to the ground. The trees were soon bare skeletons and the bushveld became a dry, cold …

Wildlife

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