What is the Big 5?

James Tyrrell December 26, 2017 12

It’s a term that forms the foundation of literally thousands upon thousands of safari bookings each year, but the Big 5 is nevertheless a concept that many first time visitors …

Wildlife

How Does Meat Taste to Carnivores?

James Tyrrell December 24, 2017 11

I’ve often wondered just how certain animals can stomach certain things. Taste buds play an important function in letting an animal know what is good or bad to eat. If …

General Nature Wildlife

How Do Birds Manage To Sleep On The Wing And Not Crash?

Amy Attenborough December 23, 2017 11

If you look up to the skies above Londolozi at the moment you might see a tiny bird called the Alpine swift flitting about against the blue. Imagine being this …

Birds Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #314

Alex Jordan December 22, 2017 1 12

Only a few days until Christmas and the festive season is in full swing. Energy and excitement continues to build. It’s a time of abundance, a time of giving, social …

Photography The Week in Pictures

What Happens When 3 Leopards, 3 Hyenas and a Pack of Wild Dogs Converge: Part 2

Sean Zeederberg December 21, 2017 2 7

Yesterday you may have read Guy Brunskill’s account of our crazy morning game drive. Below is the remainder of that story… In the frenzy, the wild dogs ran off and …

General Nature Leopards Safari Experience Wildlife

10 Yoga Poses Taken From the Wild

Sam Zeederberg December 17, 2017 5

Animals share with us the privilege of having a soul. – Pythagoras Nestled within the wildlife at Londolozi, sharing space with monkeys, cicadas, thunderstorms, leadwood trees and so much more, …

Wellness Yoga

Mating Hyenas: Incredibly Rare Footage

James Tyrrell December 14, 2017 10

It will come as a surprise to many people that spotted hyenas are generally representative of a highly developed and pristine ecosystem. Misunderstood by many and vilified by some, these …

Wildlife

Leopard Makes Miraculous Recovery

James Tyrrell December 12, 2017 19

It has been two months since our last update on the badly injured Ndzanzeni female. During that time she has made a remarkable recovery, and not only is her back …

Leopards Wildlife

How Many Nights Should I Spend On Safari?

Amanda Ritchie December 9, 2017 15

Going on safari quite literally means to undertake a great journey. When you’re planning a great expedition to Africa, it can be a daunting task piecing together all aspects of …

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The Week In Pictures #312

Fin Lawlor December 8, 2017 2 11

As the first week of December draws to a close, most of us at Londolozi are struggling to get to grips with exactly where this year has gone. The game …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

How Much Do Trees Communicate With Each Other?

Amy Attenborough December 7, 2017 30

A lot, it seems. For humans, communication normally equates to talking. Trees don’t talk by using language or forming words and so for many years, people have believed that it …

General Nature Wilderness teachings

What is the Connection Between the Majingilane and Billy Connolly?

James Souchon December 5, 2017 25

Recently Billy Connolly had me in fits of laughter. I wish I could say that that was in person as he hilariously narrated a game drive that we were on …

Photography Wildlife

Python Devours Impala Lamb

Bruce Arnott December 4, 2017 7

A few afternoon’s ago my radio sounded with this message, “stations, I have located an African rock python with an impala lamb kill!” Garrett Fitzpatrick and Life Sibuyi, another ranger/tracker …

Wildlife

5 Tips for Soulful Photography

Amanda Ritchie December 3, 2017 27

When was the last time that an image stopped you in your tracks and stirred emotion? Do you remember when last a piece of music transported you to a different …

Photo Journal Photography Wildlife

Wishing You Everything That Truly Matters

Rich Laburn November 30, 2017 27

As we head towards the festive season, a time traditionally associated with the giving of gifts, it’s important to take the time and reflect on how many gifts are already …

Wildlife

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