Out On A Whim To Find The Mashaba Female

Ross Cheshire February 6, 2025 3 13

Recently over New Year’s I drove guests who have a long-standing history of visiting Londolozi and in turn, have a rather long-standing love and appreciation for some of the specific …

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Why I Love Wildlife Photography

Matt Rochford February 5, 2025 17

For me, photographing animals is more than just a hobby. It’s a passion that I’ve had for a long time, and it connects me to the natural world around me …

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The Feather Effect

Jess Shillaw January 30, 2025 11

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated by birds. I have always wondered how they view the world from above, how they create woven nests with …

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What Happened to the Southern Avoca Male?

Nick Tennick January 20, 2025 13

The story of the Southern Avoca Male continues to develop in ways few could have predicted. In a previous update, the fate of the Southern Avoca Male seemed uncertain. After …

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Missing Migrant – The Carmine Bee-eater

Keagan Chasenski January 15, 2025 9

We often talk about the benefits of each season here at Londolozi, and while the heat of summer can be more difficult to handle, the benefits that come alongside it …

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Old World Vs New World Vultures: Whats The Difference?

Ross Cheshire January 13, 2025 10

Vultures are often misunderstood creatures, yet they play a vital role in maintaining the health of ecosystems, particularly in Southern Africa. These so-called “nature’s clean-up crew” prevent disease, recycle nutrients, …

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The Lilac-breasted Roller’s Nest

Jess Shillaw January 8, 2025 11

Have you ever seen a Lilac-breasted roller roll? A Lilac-breasted Roller’s name comes from two things: its shimmering lilac breast and its mesmerizing courtship display. This display, a dance of …

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Spending Time With The Three Rivers Female and Her Cub

Ross Cheshire January 6, 2025 1 7

During a recent guest visit, I had the privilege of spending time with the Three Rivers Female and her cub. Watching them interact, I realized it was the perfect moment …

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A Year With The Nkoveni Young Male

Matt Rochford January 2, 2025 2 12

I often think about what a great privilege it is for us rangers and trackers to be able to set off into the African bush at dawn each day, searching …

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A Crocodile, Leopard and Hyena Walk into a Clearing…

Kate Tennick December 30, 2024 1 8

As we approach the end of the year, a usual time for reflection on the year gone by, I found myself scrolling through the archives of my content and came …

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Bloodlines Tested: A lesson in Dominance and Defiance

Keagan Chasenski December 18, 2024 9

The deep-throated roar of a male lion at dawn—a sound that reverberates through the very soul of Africa—is enough to electrify any ranger. Venturing deep into the reserve’s southern reaches …

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A Trio of Mating Leopards

Nick Tennick December 9, 2024 4 19

The Sabi Sands is world-renowned for its incredible leopard viewing, and undoubtedly the Leopards of Londolozi are a highlight for guests and guides alike. Rising before dawn to set out …

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The Knobbly Fig: The Tree of Life

Jess Shillaw December 4, 2024 12

There’s something undeniably magical about the Knobbly fig tree. Its long, aerial roots cascade to the earth like nature’s own sculpture, its slanted trunk twists as if whispering ancient secrets, …

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Deep in the River, Where There Were Lions

Kyle Gordon December 3, 2024 9

There’s something special about the thrill of tracking animals in the African bush. On this particular day, we set out on a drive with the goal of following tracks of …

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The Week in Pictures #676

Chris Taylor November 22, 2024 3 11

Having received a decent amount of rain last week, my hopes were high that we’d start to see an end to the dry season. However, a week-long spell of sweltering, …

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