The Sparta Pride Cubs

James Tyrrell April 16, 2016 1

The Sparta pride made a welcome return to Londolozi, moving through the open woodland areas south and west of the Maxabene, before eventually settling near the Tugwaan riverbed, with one of …

Wildlife

Nanga and Tutlwa Females: A Better Chance?

James Tyrrell March 28, 2016 2 6

At the risk of us being a bit leopard-heavy this week (as if that’s a bad thing!), I’d like to briefly examine the current states of the Tutlwa and Nanga …

Leopards Wildlife

Matimba Males: Far South

James Tyrrell March 8, 2016 25

Late last week saw a rare event; some of the Londolozi trackers stumped. Despite following the tracks of the two Matimba males all the way through a sweltering morning, they …

Featured Lions Wildlife

From Sandbank to Verdant Green: The Sand River’s Change

James Tyrrell March 1, 2016 0

In South Africa we are fairly lucky, in that natural disasters are not commonplace. We don’t have a Tornado Alley equivalent. Earthquakes, although the occasional tremor is felt, do not …

Featured Londolozi Family Wildlife

Throwback Thursday: Tutlwa Female’s 2014 Litter

James Tyrrell February 25, 2016 1 4

Two years ago today, ranger Mike Sutherland introduced the latest litter of the ever-elusive Tutlwa female. Any regular followers of the Londolozi Blog will recognize the name of the Tutlwa female, …

Leopards Wildlife

Tracking Leopards With a GoPro

James Tyrrell January 30, 2016 6

Thursday was one of the best days I’ve had in a long time. If you are expecting photos of an amazing sighting then go no further, because there aren’t any. …

Featured Wildlife

Another Leopard With Cubs!

James Tyrrell January 28, 2016 1

For those who follow the lives of the Leopards of Londolozi via our social media platforms, certain individuals’ names will feature prominently on your radar. The Tamboti, Mashaba and Nanga …

Leopards

Photographic Journal: From Behind the Finance Desk #2

David Dampier January 27, 2016 12

Here we present the second part of our Finance Desk Photographic Series… Dave Dampier, Londolozi’s Head of Finance, takes us through some more of his stunning photographs. He thought it …

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Lion Update: Coalition Collision Course

Sean Cresswell January 25, 2016 14

It has been four weeks since 2015 closed off with the epic coalition standoff between the Majingilane-three and Matimba-two. The clash of mighty figures left all wondering what would change …

Lions

Battle of the Buffalo

Londolozi Guest January 11, 2016 8

A little bleary-eyed, the day began at 5am when we met Sean (ranger) and Robert (tracker) at the Land Rover. We set off and within ten minutes, Robert spotted the …

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What Elephants Get Up To When No One Is Watching

Amy Attenborough December 2, 2015 5

“We have a constant thirst for joy that can only be quenched with play. Water is the ultimate toy”- Heinrich van den Berg Elephants have to be one of my …

Photography Wildlife

The Reign of Londolozi’s Dominant Male Leopards

Daniel Buys October 19, 2015 10

It is a strange thing to look at a dominant male and contemplate how significant his position is. On perception alone whilst looking at the animal it is difficult to …

Leopards Wildlife

Missing Leopard Cub

James Tyrrell October 5, 2015 8

This is just a brief update, not a full disclosure. The Mashaba female has been hiding her cubs in the Sand River in front of Pioneer Camp, on and off …

Leopards

In Search of the Otter: Camera Trap Part 4

Andrea Campbell September 26, 2015 3

After placing the camera trap in a new spot along the Sand River I have waited in anticipation to see what extraordinary glimpses into the natural world this small device …

Photography Tracking Wildlife

Is The Gowrie Male Leopard Dead?

James Tyrrell September 14, 2015 1 14

The section of Londolozi north of the Sand River has been dominated by the Gowrie male leopard since early 2013. He first started making his presence known in late 2012, …

Leopards Wildlife

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