Why Don’t Predators Often Eat Other Predators?

James Tyrrell March 3, 2018 26

The first and most obvious argument is that other predators are dangerous to hunt, and it would be illogical for a lion or leopard to see a conspecific as a …

General Nature Wildlife

Mhangeni Lionesses with Birmingham Males: What Does This Mean?

James Tyrrell February 27, 2018 9

The rather subdued roar of a male lion came from near the Londolozi airstrip early in the morning. Within minutes ranger Mrisho Lugenge had found one of the Birmingham males …

Lions Wildlife

How To Take a Wide Angle Photograph Without a Wide Angle Lens

James Tyrrell February 26, 2018 11

Travelling with multiple lenses can be a nuisance. Yes in an ideal world you’d have a lens for every occasion, but for the majority of people out there, it’s a …

Photography

What We Miss Most About the Bush

Werner Breedt February 25, 2018 22

Quite a few people have endeavoured the almost impossible task of putting in words why we find ourselves constantly yearning for the natural environment, even if we haven’t experienced it …

Safari Experience Wilderness teachings

5 Things You Need to Know Before Coming on Safari

Duncan Maclarty February 24, 2018 12

I have, for many years now, taken great delight in reading the daily Londolozi blogs. In fact, whether it is at my desk or on my phone, as I journey …

Safari Experience Travel

5 Things You Need to Know About an Elephant’s Trunk

Guy Brunskill February 22, 2018 6

For me elephants are some of the most magnificent and graceful creatures of the African bush. Their sheer size and unique adaptations are sure to draw your attention, their trunk …

General Nature Wildlife

Do Animals Get Bored?

James Tyrrell February 21, 2018 2

Ranger Fin Lawlor and I were driving past a small pan in the north of Londolozi a couple of days ago, and settling down in the mud was a large …

General Nature Wildlife

Tsalala Lioness Found Dead

James Tyrrell February 20, 2018 41

The carcass of the old Tailed lioness was discovered yesterday afternoon by Londolozi rangers out on a bush walk, just below Ximpalapala crest. The size of the skull and her …

Lions Wildlife

Another Missing Leopard Cub Found Alive!

James Tyrrell February 19, 2018 6 19

With 2017 seeing the senior leopard population of Londolozi taking some serious blows, in the form of the Piva male’s and Xidulu female’s deaths, both killed by the Avoca male …

Leopards Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #322

Alex Jordan February 16, 2018 30

All the rangers at Londolozi have specific trees around the reserve in which they’re dying to see a leopard. There’s a particular dead Schotia in the north that I have …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

What is the Difference Between Horns and Antlers?

Paul Danckwerts February 15, 2018 3

Horns and antlers always seem to accentuate an animal’s demeanour, mood or appearance. A confrontational buffalo bull staring through the foliage wouldn’t look anywhere near as intimidating without the sleek …

General Nature Wildlife

What is the Rarest Animal to See at Londolozi?

Alex Jordan February 14, 2018 24

On an overcast, cooler summer morning (when I say cooler I mean 26 degrees Celsius cool, instead of the usual mid 30s of summer) we left on drive just after …

General Nature Safari Experience Wildlife

The Greatest Love Affair of All

James Tyrrell February 12, 2018 19

Everyone has one great love in their life, be it a spouse, a place, or simply the one that got away… The wonderful intoxication you feel towards that love can …

Occasions Video

Hornbills Nesting: Weird and Wonderful

Alex Jordan February 11, 2018 14

When one thinks of an iconic bird of the African bush, there might be a few species that come to mind, yet for me growing up in the southern parts …

Birds General Nature Wilderness teachings

4 Things You Didn’t Know about Londolozi’s Tree Camp

Jacqui Marais February 10, 2018 11

My journey with Londolozi starts at the age of 5 years old. I remember driving a Landrover into a rather large Guarrie tree, and in the evenings I remember toasting …

History Londolozi Family Relais and Châteaux

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