The Beginning of the End for the Majingilane

James Tyrrell February 5, 2017 35

It was always going to be the Hip Scar male. The outsider. The one with the limp. The one whose calls often went unanswered by the rest of his coalition. I …

Lions Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #268

James Tyrrell January 27, 2017 10

Wildebeest calves strike me as particularly stupid little creatures. They’re hilarious to watch as they gambol around the clearings with their funny “Meep” sounds, and their expressionless faces with those …

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Fixated

Nick Kleer January 15, 2017 3

“To live a creative life we must lose our fear of being wrong.” – Joseph Chilton Pearce A few weeks back I decided to rent a fixed focal length lens …

Photo Journal Photography Wildlife

A Matter of Pride: Lions Into 2017

James Tyrrell December 31, 2016 11

I started working on a map to show the various areas in which the different prides of Londolozi and its surrounds have been operating, but gave up very quickly as …

Lions Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #263

Callum Gowar December 23, 2016 4 8

It has almost been two years since commencing my inconceivable journey at Londolozi and every day I become more intrigued and fascinated by this dynamic landscape and the intricate and …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #259

James Souchon November 25, 2016 2 17

New life, new growth and new arrivals have been the theme for the last week. Ranger Andrea Sithole had the honour of calling in the first newborn Impala lamb a …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #257

James Tyrrell November 11, 2016 9

It’s going to be strange seeing a change in the patterns of animals as the drought starts to break. A lot of animals tend to be creatures of habit, and …

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An Obituary for an Unknown Entity

James Tyrrell October 22, 2016 34

It’s a discussion I have had with quite a few people recently: what does “loss” mean to us in the context of the bush? Why should the death of a big …

Leopards Wildlife

Lions Kill Buffalo in Front of Varty Camp

James Tyrrell October 4, 2016 10

Seeing a kill take place when on safari is often viewed as the Holy Grail of wildlife sightings. The reality of the event, however, can be slightly more upsetting than …

Lions Wildlife

Heritage Day

James Tyrrell September 24, 2016 1

South Africans celebrate Heritage Day by recognising the cultural heritage of the many peoples that make up the population of South Africa. Being based in the Lowveld, and particularly being adjacent …

Londolozi Family

The Week in Pictures #249

James Souchon September 16, 2016 3 64

It’s week 37 out of 52 in 2016 and the bush continues to deliver each and every day. Every game drive, rangers from Tree, Varty, Granite, Founders and Pioneer Camps …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Young Lions Take On Buffalo Herd

Nick Sims September 5, 2016 8

Last week we had the privilege of witnessing one of the great battles between two of Africa’s fiercest rivals. The afternoon commenced with a plan to spend some time with …

Lions Wildlife

Mhangeni Pride: More Cubs Than Last Time

James Tyrrell September 3, 2016 18

In September three years ago we were enjoying some of the most spectacular lion viewing in recent memory, as the newly-named Mhangeni pride with their nine cubs were spending much of their time …

Lions Wildlife

Narrow Escapes for the Ostrich

James Tyrrell August 13, 2016 1 11

Now that the female ostrich has found some male companions, we thought it appropriate to stress just how incredible it is that this bird is still around today. Ostriches typically …

Leopards Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #242

James Tyrrell July 29, 2016 1 5

It seems adaptability is the name of the game in these dry times, and I’m not just talking about the animals. As leopards in particular retreat to drainage lines with …

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