Where are the Makomsava Cubs?

James Tyrrell November 24, 2020 1 15

Ask Ranger Tayla Brown and Tracker Freddy Ngobeni; they’ve turned the area inside out looking for these elusive leopards. Summer is here and with it have come all the things …

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Tsalala Lioness Kills Kudu: Through the Eyes of Trainee Rangers

Jess Shillaw November 12, 2020 32

I recently joined Trainee Rangers Kirsten, Patrick and Kyle on a morning drive. We had two incredible lion sightings; the Birmingham male first and then the Tsalala female with her …

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The Dreaded Mustard

James Tyrrell March 12, 2020 9

“Gees” is a difficult word to translate. It’s also a difficult word to say if you haven’t heard it before. The “G” isn’t the same sound as in “geese”, but …

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Lekker Lingo, Part II: An Intermediate-Level Slang Lesson

Michael Harmon January 8, 2020 10

A few weeks ago, I wrote a beginner’s guide to South African English, which made me realize just how little South African English I actually understand. Sure, I can tell …

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Leopard Diaries: An Emotional Moment with the Anderson Male (and the Ntsevu Pride)

Michael Harmon December 4, 2019 1 19

The Leopards of Londolozi are more than just a favourite part of the Big Five: they’re part of the fabric of daily life both in and out of camp. Sit …

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Training Drive Diaries: an Unforgettable Morning

Michael Harmon December 1, 2019 13

In his blog post describing his best day of 2019 (so far), ranger Josh Attenborough hit the nail on the head describing the exhilaration of going out on a game …

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Just How Gullible Am I?

James Tyrrell November 13, 2019 15

A totally new environment can be over-stimulating to the nth degree. So many unfamiliar sights and sounds are coming at you that it can get quite overwhelming, and after a …

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Exploring the Boundary

Dean De La Rey November 10, 2019 9

In a previous blog, I spoke about what rangers do on their day off. One of the activities is walking. Rangers John Mohaud, Nick Sims, Chris Taylor and I decided …

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Seven Reasons Why I Have A Terrible Job

Pete Thorpe July 23, 2019 31

Working as a ranger out in the middle of the African bush is somewhat unique. Sometimes I wonder why I chose to be in this position, rather than the standard …

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iPhonography #2: Portrait vs Landscape

Matt Uys July 9, 2019 15

If you read my last blog, you will know all about the different photography modes iPhones have to offer, but in this post we will focus more on when to …

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Leopard vs Hyena: Sharing an Impala

Sean Zeederberg June 19, 2019 1 8

Although the larger predators of Londolozi can and do fight and even kill each other on occasion, more often than not when it’s hyenas and leopards interacting, food is what …

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The Week in Pictures #389

Pete Thorpe May 31, 2019 15

As a child I remember looking at a photo of a hyena walking down a straight road, framed by trees with wonderful orange and red leaves. I realise now that …

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Variety: the Spice of Life…and Game Drives

Rob Jeffery April 18, 2019 12

The northern section of Londolozi is known for its beauty; dotted with rocky outcrops and the wide Manyelethi River meandering through the shade of Leadwood and Jackalberry trees. But before …

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Tracking Tales: The REAL Reason There are Handles Next to the Tracker’s Seat

James Tyrrell March 31, 2019 16

Tracker Exon Sibuyi is a softly-spoken man, yet some of his stories are the best you will hear in the bush. He’s been knocked unconscious off the tracker’s seat by …

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