The Week in Pictures #218

Don Heyneke February 12, 2016 3

Another week at Londolozi is coming to an end and still without much-deserved Summer rain. The dry spell brings on new challenges countrywide. Survival of the fittest is never more …

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Luck of The Draw

James Tyrrell February 6, 2016 3

When discussing the survival possibilities of young cubs – whether leopard, lion or cheetah – luck is probably the single biggest factor in determining their survival. We can go on ad …

Wildlife

Another Leopard With Cubs!

James Tyrrell January 28, 2016 1

For those who follow the lives of the Leopards of Londolozi via our social media platforms, certain individuals’ names will feature prominently on your radar. The Tamboti, Mashaba and Nanga …

Leopards

Sunday Stories: Moved to Tears

James Tyrrell June 7, 2015 15

There is such a thing as bush karma. Ask any old hand – ranger, tracker, lodge owner – and they will tell you that the bush has a way of …

Wildlife

Lions at Play

James Tyrrell June 23, 2014 5

Last week’s beautiful Week in Pictures by Simon Smit featured a number of photographs of lions on the sands of the Manyelethi Riverbed. Myself and Simon were driving a photographic …

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Life Behind the Lens

Mike Sutherland May 8, 2014 11

There is a special relationship that forms between two people when we do this job each day. It is one that we are aware of, humbled by and fully engaged …

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A Newfound Respect For The Bush

Londolozi Guest May 4, 2014 4

There is something magical about going on safari – there is a welcomed quietness that gives you an urge to sit under a tree and write a poem. Now, if …

Guests

Junior Big Five Tracker

Kate Neill October 31, 2013 2

One of the best ways to enjoy your safari experience is to share it with family and, in particular, your children. The wonders of the natural world come alive when …

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Nanga Female Cubs

James Tyrrell August 8, 2013 1 6

The Londolozi trackers are good. Bottom line. With enough time, they will find almost anything. Mike Sithole made a wonderful discovery recently while tracking the Nyelethi Young female leopard near …

Wildlife

Cheetah Kill and Drag

James Tyrrell January 16, 2013 11

I have never left camp for game drive and not been excited about what I might see. There is always the possibility a surprise around the next corner. Recently we …

Wildlife

The Return of the Munghen Male

James Tyrrell December 6, 2012 15

The first male leopard I saw regularly in the Sabi Sands before starting at Londolozi was the Munghen or Sand River Male. A beautiful brute of a leopard, this male …

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The Outdoor Bathtub at the Private Granite Suites

Experience our Honeymoon Safari

Rich Laburn May 14, 2012 0

Africa…The very name of the continent is romantic. One of the last wild places where the great herds of elephant still roam, where the night is sequined with a million …

Londolozi Family Relais and Châteaux

A Journey into South Africa

Rich Laburn March 11, 2012 3

Back in January we showcased a video of the Camp Pan Male Leopard filmed by Lauren Major during her time at Londolozi. However one video wasn’t enough and Lauren recently …

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My Friend Elmon

James Hobson November 10, 2011 29

We have very little in common. Elmon is an elderly, wise, shangaan man who was born and bred on the land. As a young boy he was taught to track …

Londolozi Family

My Friend Jerry

Tom Imrie July 29, 2011 5

I’ve written before about Jerry’s specialness as a person and I frequently introduce him to guests as the nicest person on the planet. Spending as much time as I do …

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