Lion Warfare : Countdown to bloodshed

Adam Bannister August 4, 2011 19

The stage is now set for the “Battle of The Sands”. Potentially an epic clash that will see two Male Lion coalitions face off against each other is on the …

Wildlife

Cheetah Hunts and Kills Impala

Adam Bannister June 21, 2011 3

The Butlers at Varty Camp heard the alarm calls on the clearing opposite the deck; next thing they saw impala running in all directions. Something was amiss. They got on …

Wildlife

A Magical Experience

Rich Laburn April 6, 2011 2

I did not know what to expect, I was nervous, I was shaken from the trip (literally). These feelings all vanished the instant I saw the security guard, Mr Humphrey …

Londolozi Family

The Price of Majingilane Protection

Rich Laburn April 4, 2011 11

Without hesitation, the four males went straight for the carcass, pushing aside the lionesses and fighting amongst themselves for scraps. Left with nothing the lionesses lay down leaving the males …

Wildlife

Dudley Riverbank 5:5 Means Business!

Adam Bannister April 1, 2011 1 12

The Dudley Riverbank 5:5 Male is becoming a force to be reckoned with. We followed him for over an hour watching him scent mark, urinate, scrape and call numerous times …

Wildlife

The Lions – The Majingilane Coalition

Adam Bannister March 2, 2011 17

The name ‘Majingilane’ was coined with reference to watchmen who patrol the night, marching with intent, never altering their course. The Majingilane Coalition are believed to have originated from the …

Wildlife

The Demise of the Tsalala Pride – An Update

Rich Laburn January 13, 2011 34

It’s been 6 months since The Majingilane Males arrived in Marthly and overturned the proverbial apple cart. Male lion takeovers invariably have disastrous effects on lion prides as new territories …

Wildlife

Wild Bushfires: Behind the Scenes

Rich Laburn November 2, 2010 14

The fire ripped through the dry grasslands. Fueled by a steady breeze and the heat of a scorching Monday morning; what began as the result of a lightning bolt was …

Londolozi Family

A Brief History of the Tsalala Pride

Rich Laburn October 13, 2010 12

After our previous blog post on The Demise of the Tsalala Pride, former Londolozi Head Ranger, Oliver Sinclair, wrote up a brief history of the Tsalala Pride to fill in …

Wildlife

The Demise of the Tsalala Pride

Rich Laburn October 11, 2010 6

She was discovered in a heap by the hyena den. One of the young Tsalala lionesses was badly beaten up, bleeding, drifting in and out of consciousness. Barely able to …

Wildlife

An Elephant Birth for an Elephant Whisperer

Rich Laburn September 30, 2010 3

Martha Beck must have a strange attraction for elephants. The last time she was at Londolozi she had an interesting conversation with our ‘resident’ bull (Nightshift) and this time around …

Wildlife

The Difference: 1990 and 2010

Rich Laburn September 23, 2010 6

The 24th of September is South Africa’s National Heritage Day. It is a day which encourages South Africans across the spectrum to celebrate the rich and diverse heritage on which …

Londolozi Family

Lion Warfare – An Update Part 4

Rich Laburn August 19, 2010 9

The Mohawk male has not been seen at Londolozi for over a month. In mid-june he moved through the property, limping along the paths and keeping a low profile. He …

Lions Wildlife

Camp Pan Leopard Kills Again

Rich Laburn July 26, 2010 7

A few days ago, one of Londolozi’s guests, Nic Lacgalvis was fortunate enough to witness the Camp Pan male making a spectacular kill in broad daylight.

Guests Wildlife

Lion Warfare – An Update

Rich Laburn July 1, 2010 17

On the 9th June 2010, one of the Sabi Sand’s most notorious male lions, Kinky-Tail was killed. Since then, the dynamics of lions in the Sabi Sands has changed dramatically. …

Wildlife

Join Londolozi Live

Add your face to the tribe!