Could We Be Witnessing the Fall of the Inyathini Male?

Chris Taylor January 7, 2020 1 18

The leopard dynamics are in a constant state of flux at Londolozi. Given that the perimeters of the reserve are un-fenced and open to a vast tract of wilderness stretching …

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Synchronicity: When A Game Drive Is ON

Michael Harmon January 6, 2020 10

No two game drives are alike; it’s what makes going on safari an addictive experience. Each drive has its own flow, some starting off with a bang (a leopard drinking …

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Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Diana Devaul January 5, 2020 26

If you think there is nothing more frightening than coming within inches of a lion in the wilds of Africa, you have not encountered a frisky bull elephant looking for …

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Photo Journal: The Best of Graham Wood #4

Graham Wood December 26, 2019 11

As promised – and we’re sure you’re as thrilled as we are – we have some more photos from talented photographer and Londolozi regular Graham Wood. It’s pretty clear that …

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Let’s Keep it Simple

James Tyrrell December 24, 2019 12

The complete unawareness of the local wildlife of what’s happening in our world acts almost like a reassurance for me. It can serve as a reality check as to what’s …

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An Unforgettable Sighting of the Ximungwe Female and Her Cub

Bruce Arnott December 23, 2019 1 14

Just before afternoon game drive my guests mentioned to me that they had met with other guests during the day who had seen a mother leopard and her cub and …

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The Week in Pictures #418

James Tyrrell December 20, 2019 2 18

First up, the answer to the recent Bird ID Challenge: The answer was a female Black Cuckooshrike. It’s a tricky ID, especially with a lot of greenery around. Also hard …

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The Ximungwe Leopards and the Zebras

James Tyrrell December 18, 2019 2 14

The rain last week might have dampened the reserve, but it in no way dampened spirits or the wildlife sightings. On the first proper rainy day, the Ximungwe female was …

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The Week in Pictures #417

Guy Brunskill December 13, 2019 18

This week saw four consecutive days of solid rain, which is something we have not had in years. The rain was gentle which allowed the earth to soak up the …

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Birmingham Male and Tsalala Lioness Reunite

Pete Thorpe December 12, 2019 18

I am woken at 03h30 by a single male lion calling. It does not sound that close, so being woken by these calls surprises me as I am normally a …

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In Search of Authenticity: Zen and the Art of Game Driving

Michael Harmon December 7, 2019 11

“It’s another world. The Africa of dreams, of films: the natural world.” ~ Anthony Bourdain on safari Londolozi is a powerful teacher, and the beauty of a Londolozi safari is …

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The Week in Pictures #416

Alex Jordan December 6, 2019 1 23

From short pants, sunglasses, hats and light shirts, craving a dip in the pool, to thick jackets, long pants, ponchos and begging for the warmth of a fire, is what …

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Silence

Gail Gould December 3, 2019 12

The Land Rover bounced as it plowed through the thick brush and thorn bushes making its way further off the dirt track. My guide, Shaun, sat to my right in …

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Update on the Mhangeni Pride

Bruce Arnott December 2, 2019 20

The Mhangeni pride of lions is, at this point, one of the most viewed prides in the Sabi Sand Reserve. The adult females are eleven years old and were born …

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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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