The Nhlanguleni Female Explores the Sand River Boulders

Guy Brunskill December 2, 2020 1 24

It was the final morning for guests Shaun and Carolyn, who had flown 22 hours from America to stay with us for 4 days. While sipping on a hot cup …

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The Week in Pictures #467

Dean De La Rey November 27, 2020 21

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou After 8 …

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What Happened 5 Years Ago? #10

James Tyrrell November 25, 2020 20

I enjoy this whole Memory Lane thing. Even five years later I can still remember most of these sightings like they were yesterday. In fact driving through the reserve with …

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My Welcome Back Letter to Guests of Londolozi

Dean De La Rey November 17, 2020 23

Five weeks into hard lockdown in South Africa, I wrote an open letter to guests explaining how much I miss Londolozi and understand their pain of not being able to …

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The Week in Pictures #465

James Tyrrell November 13, 2020 24

First things first: the bird in this week’s ID Challenge: It was a Thick-billed Cuckoo. Heard more than they’re seen, they’re a good tick to have on your bird list. …

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What Bird is This? #30

James Tyrrell November 9, 2020 18

I remember seeing this bird for the first time. I was in the north of the Kruger with one of South Africa’s leading trails guides and top birders, and he …

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Virtual Safari: The Week in Video #34

James Tyrrell November 8, 2020 18

Small birds, tiny lion cubs and a crazy wild dog chase. This week was full of variety at Londolozi Game Reserve… Enjoy this Week in Video…

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Ntsevu Lion Cub Gets Carried

Guy Brunskill November 3, 2020 23

We had received reports that one of the females part of the Ntsevu pride had recently given birth to a new litter. None of us had yet seen any of …

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Virtual Safari: The Week in Video #33

James Tyrrell November 1, 2020 13

A week of amazing sightings – of leopards in particular – some elephants being fussy drinkers, and a stakeout that didn’t quite go according to plan… Enjoy this Week in …

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Habituating a Leopard Cub

James Tyrrell October 31, 2020 19

It’s a beautiful thing winning the trust of a wild animal, especially one as enigmatic and vulnerable as a leopard cub. It’s certainly not that they begin to trust you, …

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What Happened 5 Years Ago? #9

James Tyrrell October 27, 2020 23

We haven’t done one of these in awhile, but I was in the archives recently and happened across a photo I hadn’t seen in a year or so, so thought …

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African Wild Dogs vs. Lone Wildebeest

Nick Sims October 24, 2020 25

Over the years I have been asked all sorts of questions about the inhabitants of the African bush by guests. Sometimes the very best questions (also the most difficult to …

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Slow Down

James Tyrrell October 20, 2020 22

With the world opening up again, albeit slowly, and Londolozi already open to South African guests, I wonder how people feel to be returning to the bush. If you’re still …

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Did Lockdown Affect the Wildlife?

James Tyrrell October 19, 2020 20

Short answer: No, it didn’t. Sure the Finfoot female made a couple of kills actually within the bounds of the camp, and was regularly seen by the staff in camp …

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Virtual Safari: The Week in Video #31

James Tyrrell October 18, 2020 14

Elephants and lions were the main theme this week, with an utterly spectacular sighting of the Nkuhuma pride and Avoca males in particular providing some incredible action. We also spend …

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