Spring has Sprung

James Souchon September 15, 2020 31

Most people in the southern hemisphere welcome spring on the 1st of September, otherwise known as Spring Day. In actual fact, according to nature’s calendar the beginning of spring is …

Safari Experience Wilderness teachings Wildlife

Are The Northern Avoca Male Lions Looking For More Territory?

Pete Thorpe September 12, 2020 32

James Tyrrell recently summarised the general lion dynamics on Londolozi. The male lion dynamics of the Sabi Sands have drawn special attention over the years, particularly during the reign of …

Lions Wildlife

Honey Badger’s Favourite Food

Sean Zeederberg September 9, 2020 29

Honey badgers are renowned for their resilience. Holding their own against lions has gained them the status of one of the toughest animals out here. But it goes further than …

General Nature Safari Experience Wildlife

Update on the Makomsava Female and Her Cubs

Guy Brunskill September 5, 2020 1 31

Pete Thorpe was extremely fortunate to be in the right place recently, watching the Makomsava female move dens. The new site is only about a hundred meters from the previous …

Featured General Nature Leopards Photography Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #455

James Tyrrell September 4, 2020 36

The Makomsava cubs featured in last Friday’s Week in Pictures have been the highlight for us over the last week, but the viewing hasn’t been quite as spectacular as it …

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At Last – A Great Sighting Of The Tsalala Lioness And Cub

Pete Thorpe September 3, 2020 28

We have had the odd glimpse of the Tsalala female and her youngster, however nothing to write home about. I personally haven’t seen the two of them since prior to …

Featured Lions Wildlife

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Elephant Gazing

Amanda Ritchie September 2, 2020 27

Let me take you away for a moment. We’re going on a trip. Imagine that all the stressful parts of traveling are behind you. The planning, the travel insurance. All …

Featured General Nature Wildlife

Giraffes and Their Creches

Sean Zeederberg August 31, 2020 18

Over the last few weeks we have seen a lot of giraffes congregating together, in a variety of herd make-ups. We know there is no strict or long lasting affiliation …

General Nature Safari Experience Wildlife

Makomsava Female Carries Her Cubs To New Den

Pete Thorpe August 27, 2020 1 21

It is just days since we discovered the den in which the Makomsava female was hiding her cubs. The view was tricky, to say the least. If the mother was …

Featured Leopards Wildlife

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A Single Day On Safari in August

Pete Thorpe August 24, 2020 1 32

Life has been a bit different during lockdown for us rangers. Normally we have a vehicle with up to six guests and a tracker on the front. At the moment …

General Nature Safari Experience Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #453

Pete Thorpe August 21, 2020 27

The big news this week is that the Makomsava female has given birth to her first litter in the northern parts of Londolozi. She is using a rocky outcrop that …

Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Londolozi’s Lions: Current Status

James Tyrrell August 18, 2020 25

Lions Wildlife

The South African Significance of the Secretary Bird

James Souchon August 17, 2020 27

Even though the Secretary bird is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, it holds very special significance to us here in South Africa as it occupies centre spot on our national coat …

Birds Wildlife

The Great Return

Pete Thorpe August 15, 2020 32

As much as international travel is still limited, there are some guests that we have noticed returning to Londolozi. The first I noticed arrived from somewhere between Finland and Western …

Birds Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #452

James Tyrrell August 14, 2020 1 32

Every week on the reserve seems to have a theme, although it might not be reflected in the pictures. This week was definitely buffalo, with some wonderful sightings taking place …

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