Rangers Get Stuck In The Sand River

Shaun D'Araujo October 4, 2017 14

Following wild animals can often take you far off the beaten track. In fact, the majority of the magnificent wildlife photographs that feature on our posts are made possible by …

Wildlife

Lost & Found

Liam Henderson July 9, 2017 2 32

It has been a little over a month since the passing of the Xidulu Female leopard, who was killed by the new Avoca coalition of male lions who have made their presence …

Leopards Tracking Wildlife

A Lesson in Tracking

Alistair Smith May 16, 2017 12

There is nothing more exciting than following a fresh set of tracks. The moment requires intense focus, constant awareness of your surroundings, and a unique attention to detail if the tracking …

Guests Lions Tracking Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #266

James Souchon January 13, 2017 1 18

This last week saw the Sand River water level rise rather substantially and the sound of flowing water could be heard through most of the lodges. It was very exciting to …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Is the Sand River Safe for Leopard Cubs?

James Tyrrell January 5, 2017 7

The Nkoveni female leopard is expected to give birth to her second litter any day now. Her last litter was never seen, as is regularly the case with leopards. We …

Leopards Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #264

James Tyrrell December 30, 2016 13

When one considers that even with lions hunting buffalo, leopard cubs moving through the Manyelethi riverbed, over 70mm of rain arriving and Christmas right in the middle of it all, …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Leopards Fight Over River Territory

James Tyrrell October 8, 2016 1

The recent news on the leopard front has been the incursion of the Xidulu female back onto Londolozi soil. With the area still in the grip of drought, many animals …

Featured 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

Fish and The Rivers of Life

Werner Breedt August 10, 2016 4

The lifeblood of Londolozi is the Sand River, a perennial river originating in the northern reaches of the Drakensberg mountain range; it winds through the Sabi Sand Reserve before joining up with …

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 …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Spend Time With Elephants

James Tyrrell July 19, 2015 6

One of my favourite books is called Elephantoms, written by Lyall Watson. It explores the soul of these great pachyderms, more from an anecdotal than scientific viewpoint, nevertheless sharing some …

Wildlife

Tsalala Pride vs Buffalo Bull

James Tyrrell July 7, 2015 14

The Tsalala pride, and indeed many prides across the Sabi Sands and throughout Africa, shift their prey preferences depending on the season. The abundance of wildebeest calves at the start …

Photography

Tsalala Pride at Play

James Tyrrell April 13, 2015 7

The Tsalala pride are a bit different to other prides. They like to move in the day. Even in the heat of Summer, they are seldom to be found in …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #149

James Tyrrell September 26, 2014 4

This week featured some of the most intense and dramatic sightings it has ever been my privilege to be a part of in my time in the bush. Ok I’ll …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #144

James Tyrrell August 22, 2014 10

The first heat has hit! The knobthorns are flowering and the first Wahlberg’s eagles have been sighted, a sure sign that winter is coming to an end. Although I am …

The Week in Pictures

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