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

Sparta Male Joins Tsalala Pride

James Tyrrell September 6, 2015 13

In 2008, the Tsalala pride were taken over by two of the by-now infamous Mapogo coalition. A young male in the pride at the time, the sole survivor from a …

Wildlife

Lion Warfare: Matimba Male Arrives on Londolozi

James Tyrrell September 5, 2015 26

Tracks in the dust. Roars on the night air. The Tsalala pride sniffing bushes where an unknown lion(s) had clearly passed by the night before. These were the only signs …

Wildlife

Lion Update: Tsalala Young Males in Trouble

James Tyrrell September 2, 2015 18

It is just over two months since Amy Attenborough wrote a post on the Tsalala Young males, exploring their past, current status and possible future. Speculation will always be rife …

Wildlife

Tsalala Pride vs Buffalo Bull: Round 2

James Tyrrell August 24, 2015 9

One thing I love most about this blog is the role it plays as an archive, in which we can look back and reference incredible sightings and make comparisons. Then …

Wildlife

The Wondrous Lives of Waterbirds

Werner Breedt August 18, 2015 11

“Even the dullest bird or face becomes interesting when you give it a good look in the wild/flesh. The way the shadow drops across the cheek, the light hits an …

Londolozi Family Wildlife

Elephants Just Wanna Have Fun…

Kate Collins August 15, 2015 14

I have previously written about my great affection for elephants and how I could watch them for hours. This was strongly felt when, once again, I found myself watching elephants …

Londolozi Family Wildlife

Keeping Up With Leopards – A Most Unusual Sighting

Nick Kleer August 3, 2015 14

The plan for the afternoon was to cross the river and go north to try and find any signs of wild dogs. As is the nature of the bush, plans …

Leopards Wildlife

The Most Beautiful Bird in The Bush

Werner Breedt July 27, 2015 12

“Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind” – Amit Ray When one visits Londolozi, there are so many amazing animals that we …

Londolozi Family Wildlife

Tsalala Pride vs Buffalo Bull

James Tyrrell July 7, 2015 14

The Tsalala pride, and indeed many prides across the Sabi Sands and throughout Africa, shift their prey preferences depending on the season. The abundance of wildebeest calves at the start …

Photography

A River Runs Through It

James Tyrrell July 6, 2015 10

The Sand River is the lifeblood of Londolozi, and indeed the Sabi Sand reserve as a whole. From the reserve’s western boundary, the river flows through 8 different properties on …

Wildlife

Reintroducing The Mashaba Female

Simon Smit June 23, 2015 1 11

The beautiful Mashaba female is one of the more frequently seen female leopards at Londolozi. A descendant of an almost royal lineage, with a very relaxed temperament, she often allows …

Leopards Wildlife

Londolozi Yoga and the Universal Threads of Life

Bejay Watson May 2, 2015 8

BeJay Watson started yoga at Londolozi eight years ago. Those of you who have visited the reserve may have experienced one of these special bush classes. A rare teacher, she’s …

Londolozi Family Travel

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