Curiosity Nearly Killed the Cat: The Tsalala Female and a Rhino Bull

Kirst Joscelyne October 10, 2023 18

The Tsalala Female has defied all odds and has now become a formidable huntress and although living a solitary life she appears to be thriving. However, I am sure that …

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A Walk Down the Manyeleti River

Keagan Chasenski February 8, 2023 12

For many Londolozi guides, a bush walk will always hold a special place in our hearts. Having the privilege to explore the reserve on foot and experience the beauty of the …

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Birmingham Male and Tsalala Lioness Reunite

Pete Thorpe December 12, 2019 18

I am woken at 03h30 by a single male lion calling. It does not sound that close, so being woken by these calls surprises me as I am normally a …

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Hosana Male Leopard Back on Londolozi

James Tyrrell August 22, 2019 1 25

The male leopard dynamics continue to keep us guessing. The Anderson male, still massive, has somehow fallen off the top of the pile, and doesn’t appear to have the same …

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Where Have the Matimba Males Gone?

James Tyrrell March 2, 2017 23

September 2nd, 2015 was the day on which the first sighting of a Matimba male lion was officially recorded on Londolozi soil. Although from their tracks we knew they’d been …

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Nanga and Tutlwa Females: A Better Chance?

James Tyrrell March 28, 2016 2 6

At the risk of us being a bit leopard-heavy this week (as if that’s a bad thing!), I’d like to briefly examine the current states of the Tutlwa and Nanga …

Leopards Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #220

James Tyrrell February 26, 2016 5

Rangers and trackers were fortunate this week to have the team from Nikon conducting a photographic workshop at Londolozi. Obviously on a photographic course one wants things to photograph, and …

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Is The Gowrie Male Leopard Dead?

James Tyrrell September 14, 2015 1 14

The section of Londolozi north of the Sand River has been dominated by the Gowrie male leopard since early 2013. He first started making his presence known in late 2012, …

Leopards Wildlife

Could This Be Londolozi’s Most Successful Lion Pride?

James Tyrrell May 13, 2014 10

This is turning out to be a very interesting year for Londolozi’s lion population. It was always going to be so with an extra pride thrown into the mix, and …

Wildlife

Tsalala Pride: Feeling the Squeeze

James Tyrrell January 20, 2014 12

The Tsalala pride has been featuring prominently of late. Basing themselves on the clearings on both sides of the Sand River, we have enjoyed some wonderful viewing of these lions …

Wildlife

Nanga Cub Missing

James Tyrrell November 6, 2013 1 11

We are sad to announce our belief that one of the Nanga female’s young cubs is dead. The female has been seen a couple of times in the last few …

Leopards Wildlife

More of Londolozi’s New Favourite Pride

James Tyrrell August 21, 2013 17

Munghen, Mangene, Mangeni… I have seen all these versions of the name of the newly named pride of four lionesses previously known as the Tsalala Breakaway Pride. Anyone who knows …

Wildlife

Nyelethi Young Female Mates for the First time

Rich Laburn February 26, 2013 2 4

We don’t often encounter the Nyelethi young female anymore. After the death of her mother (not witnessed, but believed to be in early 2011), she shifted her territory northwards, away …

Leopards Wildlife

The Week in Pictures # 35

Talley Smith March 16, 2012 13

This week, as opposed to the normal game drive, we spent quite a bit of time on foot. The purpose of walking in the bush is not usually to view …

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Tsalala Four Cubs Looking by John Holley

The Original Tsalala Four

Rich Laburn June 6, 2011 14

Somebody will look for the tracks on every game drive, around every corner and under every bush. The water holes are scoured, old carcasses are analyzed and common resting spots, …

Wildlife

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