A Species Thriving in the Drought

Nick Kleer October 12, 2016 5

” Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” – Anonymous As we enter October, the harsh realities of the drought are blatantly obvious. Lions continue to pick off buffalo, …

Leopards Photography Wildlife

Rhinos Save Buffalo From Lions

Alistair Smith October 11, 2016 6

The bush at the moment is producing some pretty incredible game viewing. We have been witness over the past couple of months to some of the most spectacular sightings. It …

Lions Wildlife

Londolozi Newest Lion Pride

Amy Attenborough October 10, 2016 7

It is no secret that the drought is continuing to prevail here at Londolozi. Although it is quite distressing to see conditions deteriorate, this natural process is showing up some …

Lions Wildlife

Breaking News: Ostrich Chicks Hatched!

Amy Attenborough October 9, 2016 24

The touching story of the lonely female ostrich that captured Londolozi hearts all those years ago has reached a whole new high. We are incredibly delighted to announce (and yes …

Birds Featured Wildlife

Leopards Fight Over River Territory

James Tyrrell October 8, 2016 1

The recent news on the leopard front has been the incursion of the Xidulu female back onto Londolozi soil. With the area still in the grip of drought, many animals …

Featured Leopards Wildlife

The Week In Pictures #252

Amanda Ritchie October 7, 2016 11

I am sitting outside on my ‘stoep’ (the South African equivalent of a porch, or verandah) trying to write down my thoughts to give some context to the photographs that …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

The Ultimate Gin Pairings on Safari

Anna Ridgewell October 6, 2016 15

If you thought you knew all there was to know about gin and tonic, prepare to have your world shaken, and maybe a little stirred too. “A gin and tonic …

Cuisine

Tragedy! Hyenas Raid Ostrich Nest

James Tyrrell October 3, 2016 15

Just when things were ticking along and we were convinced we were going to be welcoming a clutch of Ostrich chicks into the world at Londolozi, disaster has struck, and …

Birds Featured Wildlife

History Repeats Itself With the Nhlanguleni Female

James Tyrrell October 2, 2016 2 4

There are no real photos to show in this post. There aren’t many stories to tell. Sightings have been so scarce and fleeting that that in itself is the story. In …

Featured Wildlife

A Morning With the Piva Male

Alistair Smith October 1, 2016 1 6

Living and working in the bush, we are constantly reminded of what a privilege it is to be in the presence of wild animals. No two days in the bush …

Leopards Wildlife

Breaking News: The Ostrich Has Eggs!

James Tyrrell September 28, 2016 23

This is basically the most exciting news ever! In 40 years at Londolozi, head tracker Richard Siwela has never seen the like. Nor has Sandros Sihlangu, senior ranger. Dave Varty, …

Wildlife

Lightroom Tutorial: It’s All in The Eyes

Alice Brewer September 26, 2016 6

“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” – Martin Buber I’m no philosopher but I can deeply relate to Buber’s sentiment, they don’t call our eyes …

Photography

Is Bigger Really Better?

David Dampier September 25, 2016 5

Some people will tell you that size doesn’t matter – I’ve been trying to sell that idea for years. However, as with all things in life, different situations and preferences …

Birds Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #250

James Tyrrell September 23, 2016 14

We had 10mm of rain a few days ago, and it has been just enough to get one or two green grass shoots to poke their heads through the dry …

Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Happy World Rhino Day!

James Tyrrell September 22, 2016 5

The 22nd September marks World Rhino Day each year. Initiated in 2010 by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) South Africa, World Rhino Day was meant to be away of drawing attention …

Wildlife

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