Embracing the Winds of South Africa

Robyn Morrison February 12, 2024 6

South Africa, a land of diverse landscapes and rich culture, is blessed with a phenomenon that shapes its interior regions – the winds. From the powerful gusts that sweep across …

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The Week In Pictures #635

Keagan Chasenski February 9, 2024 4 17

This week in pictures epitomises summer for me. The bush has never been thicker – and a wash of abundant green fills every nook and cranny, adding a gorgeous bokeh …

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A Dive into the World of Ruminants

Keagan Chasenski February 7, 2024 9

Often, as rangers, we find ourselves swept up in the thrill of tracking high-profile predators, but there’s a certain magic in observing the quieter moments, like a journey of giraffe …

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The Week In Pictures #633

Kate Tennick January 26, 2024 5 32

Most of the images from this week’s TWIP capture the bold colours of summer, particularly after recent heavy rains. Several sightings were framed in deep contrasts of light: gloomy skylines …

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High-key photography: A Few of my Favourites

Robert Ball January 24, 2024 4 12

High-key photography, what is this? A basic explanation of a high-key image is an image in which the lighting ratio is reduced, or more simply put, an image in which …

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Do Wild Animals Live Happy Lives?

Robyn Morrison January 22, 2024 11

I recently stumbled upon an article written by Heather Browning and Arthur Viet, titled “Positive Wild Animal Welfare“, found in the journal Biology & Philosophy. I love multi-dimensional approaches to …

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The Xipuku Male Leopard And A Hyena Share Carcass Together Before A Surprise Visitor Steals The Whole Thing

Barry Bath January 18, 2024 17

The language of the wilderness is an important skill to attain when pursuing the little treasures the bush leaves for us here at Londolozi. It is an art that one …

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What Do Baboons Eat?

Nick Tennick January 16, 2024 14

A baboon is a fascinating creature rarely encountered on a game drive at Londolozi, and their behaviour never fails to captivate. Recently, a rare sighting of a male baboon devouring …

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Cryptic Chameleon: Camouflaging and More

Keagan Chasenski January 10, 2024 8

A favourite game (read trick) of myself and tracker Ray Mabilane to play with guests is chameleon spotting. I, for one, have never won, nor can I remember a guest …

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Is This The Start of a New Coalition?

Jess Shillaw January 8, 2024 12

coalition noun a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. In the context of lions and other social big cats, a coalition refers to a …

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The Week In Pictures #630

Robert Ball January 5, 2024 5 16

While putting this week in pictures together, I couldn’t help but reflect on the amazing photographic opportunities we are lucky enough to have at Londolozi. The first week of 2024 …

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The Appeal of Leopards in Leadwoods

Ross Cheshire January 3, 2024 2 10

Today’s blog is going to take you through an afternoon permanently etched in my memory, culminating in a sighting many dream of—a spectacular first for me. Learning to adapt swiftly …

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Resilience and Hope: The Future of the Tsalala Pride

Barry Bath December 11, 2023 19

Few, if any prides at Londolozi carry with them the same sense of longing for success as the Tsalala Pride does. The history of the Tsalala Pride is steeped with …

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How Many Nights Should I Spend on Safari?

Megan Kane-Berman December 9, 2023 4

A safari is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and the planning phase can be a whirlwind of excitement and decision-making. As we guide our guests through the initial stages of planning their …

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