The Claws of a Lion

James Tyrrell June 19, 2017 11

A lion’s claws must be some of the most fearsome weaponry in nature. Not only are they razor sharp and as strong as carbon fibre, but there are 18 of them and …

Lions Wildlife

Is There Honour Between Lions?

James Tyrrell June 7, 2017 25

Three mornings ago we bumped into the non-injured Matshipiri male and followed him for 100 metres through the chilly dawn until he lay down in a clearing, looking about him. His …

Wildlife

Beginner’s Guide to Lightroom: Part 2

Londolozi Studio June 5, 2017 4

After the great response to the first part of our Beginner’s Guide to Lightroom, we are excited to present Part Two, in which we will be discussing the second photographic component contained …

Post Processing

Baboon Matters

James Souchon June 3, 2017 6

A recent trip to the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee sanctuary in Nelspuit was the inspiration for this post; it got me thinking a lot about primates over the last few days. …

Wildlife

How Much Do We Really Know?

Kevin Power May 15, 2017 2 4

Leopards are solitary animals. This is a fact, or so we think. This is what will be said about leopards in most reference books. They will tell you that majority of …

Leopards Wildlife

Mhangeni Breakaway Pride Renamed

James Tyrrell April 29, 2017 15

With the evidence conclusively pointing towards the Mhangeni Breakaway pride not rejoining with the adult Mhangeni females, the time has come to rename them as their own independent entity. Traditionally, animals …

Lions Wildlife

Steen – The Workhorse of South African Wine

Kim Drake April 25, 2017 1

“What is your favourite wine?” – a question I am often asked, and always reluctant to answer as I am a firm believer that all varietals and styles of wine …

Cuisine Wine

A Different View on Conflict

Amy Attenborough April 22, 2017 13

Just a few days ago we watched the Mhangeni breakaway pride finishing off a carcass. As six lionesses scrambled for the remains of the kill, teeth and claws flew along …

Lions Wildlife

Evidence That Nature Makes Us Kinder

Amy Attenborough April 20, 2017 11

Did you know that a trip to Londolozi can actually do more than just give you a relaxing holiday away? It can also help to make you a more kind …

Wilderness teachings Wildlife

The One Winery You Must Visit in Plettenberg Bay

Anna Ridgewell April 11, 2017 0

I have recently been on holiday with a group of girl friends to Plettenberg Bay, and thought it only right to share with you a fabulous food & wine experience, tucked …

Cuisine Travel Wine

Tracker Manual Launched

Alex Van Den Heever April 9, 2017 16

Tracker Academy’s overarching objective is to restore indigenous knowledge in Africa. We aim to prove that traditional wildlife tracking skills are relevant in modern nature conservation efforts. Made possible by …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #278

James Tyrrell April 7, 2017 9

The bush is a slightly quieter place at the moment, with many of the migratory bird species having departed for northern climes. The speed and distance of the many migrations …

Photography The Week in Pictures

What my Smartphone Saw After Being Submerged in the Sand River

Londolozi Guest April 4, 2017 2

Let’s rewind back time to 2015. I was at Varty Camp at Londolozi and I had shown now Head Ranger, Don Heyneke, a picture I took in Sri Lanka of a …

Video Wildlife

Sparta Lioness Has Been Killed

James Tyrrell April 3, 2017 10

In a clash unseen by Londolozi eyes, a lioness from the Sparta pride was killed by the six Mhangeni breakaway lionesses a few days ago. With this new pride encroaching …

Lions Wildlife