New Tsalala Lion Cub

James Tyrrell April 9, 2013 10

The middle of 2011 was a wonderful period for the Tsalala Pride. With the two daughters of the older tailless lioness each giving birth to a litter of 4 early …

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The Week in Pictures # 71

James Tyrrell March 22, 2013 19

The Dry season is steadily approaching. We have not had any significant rainfall for some weeks now, and with the sun still delivering some summer heat, the bushveld has been …

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Lion Update: The Main Players

James Tyrrell March 12, 2013 26

We haven’t done a proper summary of the lion dynamics of Londolozi for a while, so we decided it was time to get everyone up to speed with which lions …

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The Week in Pictures #69

James Tyrrell March 8, 2013 12

The North has been the place to go recently. I love crossing the Sand River to the highly variable terrain of the part of the property known as Marthly, as …

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The Week in Pictures #68

James Tyrrell March 1, 2013 14

A hungry Sparta pride defined this week for me. We tracked them for three mornings in a row, each time finding them with empty bellies. On the third morning, three …

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The Week in Pictures #67

James Tyrrell February 22, 2013 33

A few clouds this week have kept activity in the bush going a little longer into the morning. In the Lowveld Summer, it can start getting uncomfortably hot quite early …

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Where have the Hyenas Gone?

James Tyrrell February 20, 2013 9

Summer is in full swing at Londolozi and the warm heady nights are once again filled with the familiar chorus of frogs, nightjars and the constant ringing of cicadas. However, …

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Hip-Scar the Softy

James Tyrrell February 19, 2013 12

Noble. Proud. Regal. Dangerous… and oddly paternal. This is the Hip-Scar male of the mighty Majingilane. For reasons unbeknownst to us, he has adopted the role of gentle protector of …

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A Sad Goodbye

Adam Bannister February 18, 2013 80

In my four years at Londolozi I have seen a number of rangers say goodbye. I always wondered what it must feel like to leave: the mixture of emotions that …

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Tsalala Five are Fine!

Adam Bannister February 3, 2013 15

Upon returning from two weeks leave from Londolozi I was desperate to get out into the bush and find the Tsalala Lion Pride. A pride I hold so close to …

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Amazing Londolozi Safari Experience

Londolozi Guest January 7, 2013 14

I have to tell you it was a life-changing experience. The incredible guides, the stunning location, and the amazing assortment of animals combined to make this a trip of a …

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The Week in Pictures # 64

James Crookes December 28, 2012 15

The highlight of the week for me was undoubtedly the opportunity to get my first glimpse of the Vomba female’s cub. There was by no means a great photographic opportunity, …

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December at Londolozi

Adam Bannister December 24, 2012 19

As Christmas is about to break here at Londolozi Game Reserve, I thought I would just post a couple of the pictures I have managed to capture in the last …

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Tsalala Young Male Comes of Age!

Adam Bannister December 20, 2012 22

There is trouble brewing amongst the Londolozi Lions. Lion Warfare has taken an unexpected turn in the last 3 weeks with the Tsalala Young Male and his comrade, the Sparta …

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