How motherhood works

Rich Laburn January 14, 2010 4 1

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 3

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

The African Star Retreat

Rich Laburn December 6, 2009 5

This is a guest post by Kelly Eide who came to Londolozi with an African Star retreat. To view the full post and video click on the heading above.

Guests

How to Graduate in Style

Rich Laburn December 1, 2009 2

It was quintessential rural South Africa. The muddy roads, established Marula trees and concrete huts which had been sneezed across the Bushbuckridge lowveld. Amidst the random scatterings of the village, …

GWF

Nottens Female Leopard Feeding

Rich Laburn November 25, 2009 1 3

The Nottens female leopard had hoisted the impala into the upper echelons of the Marula tree. It was so typical, so predictable, yet so effective for her purposes. Tried and …

Wildlife

The Contagious Enthusiasm of Young Lions

Rich Laburn November 22, 2009 2

She lay flat. Her body pressed tightly to the ground. Taught and ready, she was waiting for her sister stumbling unaware towards her. When the distance narrowed, the coiled energy …

Wildlife

The Big Wheel Turns

Rich Laburn November 19, 2009 0

Today, however, the wagon arrived. Walking at its side as we made our way to Pioneer Camp, I could not help but be struck by an overwhelming sense of completion. …

Londolozi Family

Nottens Female Leopard takes over 3:4’s territory

Tom Imrie November 14, 2009 2 2

The other carefully aimed kick would be for not capturing the Nottens Female in her mothers’ (The 3:4 Female ) old haunts. Marking territory, rubbing up against trees, watching over …

Wildlife

Growing into adulthood – 3:2 and the blind hyena

Rich Laburn November 11, 2009 2

The 3:2 Maxabeni Young Male had sharpened his instincts. He saw the hyena coming from the other side of the river. Tensing his muscular body into the tall grass, he …

Wildlife

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