Goodbye to the Sycamore Fig

Adam Bannister February 18, 2012 18

The great floods of January 2012 will forever be remembered and spoken about at Londolozi Game Reserve. The sheer volume of water that poured down the Sand River was staggering. …

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The Lion Dynamics after the Flood

Adam Bannister January 30, 2012 20

After a lengthy break from the bush it is wonderful to be back. I have returned to a very different landscape having missed the monumental floods nearly two weeks ago. …

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Africa Exposed

Rich Laburn January 25, 2012 6

“As a child I had always wanted to visit Africa and go on Safari. To see firsthand the natural bushveld, get up close and personal with the animals and experience …

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A member of the pack tests the waters of the Sand River - John Holley

Back with the Pack

James Tyrrell September 8, 2011 6

It’s always exciting when the wild dogs come through Londolozi. Unpredictable in their movements and able to travel large distances on a daily basis, these rare and enigmatic carnivores grace …

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One of the younger cubs from the Tsalala pride peers out from behind her mother - Rich Laburn

The Tsalala Super Pride

Rich Laburn September 5, 2011 8

The current low water level of the Sand River is allowing the Tsalala Pride to be a little more adventurous in their movements. Spending more time south of the river, …

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Tsalala Lioness with four cubs approaching the Sand River after eating an impala - Rich Laburn

Tsalala Cubs Brave Sand River

Rich Laburn August 15, 2011 11

We thought we had missed the sighting of a lifetime. 4 wet cubs from the Tsalala Pride lay next to a finished impala carcass, bellies full and eyes closed. They …

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Tutlwa Female Leopard Lying in Tree by Rich Laburn

Tutlwa Female’s New Leopard Cub

Rich Laburn July 18, 2011 2 10

Last October the Tutlwa 4:3 female leopard gave birth to a single cub. Denned between large granite boulders in a thin tributary close to the Sand River, both cub and …

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1926 – Londolozi’s Private Collection Body Range

Rich Laburn May 23, 2011 1

Londolozi’s new signature body range was inspired by the seasonal bounty of untamed Africa and the sensuous allure of clean running streams. Set deep in the heart of 6 million …

Londolozi Family

Granite Suites – Not about the Bathroom

Rich Laburn May 17, 2011 7

Londolozi has once again pushed the boundaries to create an authentic safari experience. A while back the Varty family declared that a true wilderness experience was, “not about the bathroom.” …

Londolozi Family

The Price of Majingilane Protection

Rich Laburn April 4, 2011 11

Without hesitation, the four males went straight for the carcass, pushing aside the lionesses and fighting amongst themselves for scraps. Left with nothing the lionesses lay down leaving the males …

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The Lions – The Majingilane Coalition

Adam Bannister March 2, 2011 17

The name ‘Majingilane’ was coined with reference to watchmen who patrol the night, marching with intent, never altering their course. The Majingilane Coalition are believed to have originated from the …

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A Guide: The Birds of Londolozi

Rich Laburn January 4, 2011 11

Before I was a game ranger, my impressions of Londolozi were that of a destination renowned for high-profile game viewing. It was only after beginning my guiding career here, that …

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Three’s a Crowd – Mating Leopards

Rich Laburn October 20, 2010 2 16

We were heading south towards the Sand River when we spotted the Camp Pan male lying on the causeway. Before we could reach him, Tyson, the dominant male leopard from …

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A Brief History of the Tsalala Pride

Rich Laburn October 13, 2010 13

After our previous blog post on The Demise of the Tsalala Pride, former Londolozi Head Ranger, Oliver Sinclair, wrote up a brief history of the Tsalala Pride to fill in …

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An Elephant Birth for an Elephant Whisperer

Rich Laburn September 30, 2010 3

Martha Beck must have a strange attraction for elephants. The last time she was at Londolozi she had an interesting conversation with our ‘resident’ bull (Nightshift) and this time around …

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