A Freebie

James Tyrrell March 9, 2015 17

A “freebie” out in the bush is an incident that could have gone badly wrong, but didn’t. It is a close call on a day that fortune was smiling on …

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What Priceless Lessons you can Learn from a Professional That Doesn’t Wear a Suit and Tie.

Amy Attenborough February 9, 2015 10

Tracking is an art form that few people have managed to master in their lifetimes. Elmon Mhlongo, is one of those exceptional men who have been able to tap into …

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The Mapogo male known as Makhulu by Rich Laburn

Why Not Finding the Animal is Sometimes Best

James Tyrrell January 13, 2015 16

Londolozi is a family place, for staff and guests alike. The sense of community to be found here is hard to match anywhere. One of the things that makes life …

Tracking Wildlife

Trackers taking the lead

Alex Van Den Heever August 7, 2014 8

Last year Tracker Academy started an initiative to identify experienced trackers who have advanced their tracking skills to a level beyond the norm. With the support of FGASA (Field Guides Association …

Wildlife

A Profile of the Tamboti Female

Bennet Mthonsi July 27, 2014 12

The Tamboti female has special place in my life. This female leopard is often found in the south of the reserve, in an area that we call the ‘Tamboti donga …

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Python Devours Impala

James Tyrrell May 5, 2014 7

African Rock Pythons are seen fairly regularly at Londolozi, but only really during the warm summer months. Most of the time the individuals encountered are fairly small, and seldom exceed …

Wildlife

Don’t Look a Leopard in the Eye

James Tyrrell December 24, 2013 14

It is rather embarrassing when you utter an ignominious squeal in front of your guests. Luckily this has only happened to me once, and it was more than two years …

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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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An Interview with the Jaguar Trackers

Adam Bannister October 5, 2013 10

Please would you briefly introduce yourselves Richard (R): My name is Richard Zitha Mthabine. I am currently a Senior Tracker working at Kirkmans Kamp in the Sabi Sand. It is …

Restoration Tracking Wildlife

Jaguars of the Pantanal

Adam Bannister September 21, 2013 2

One of the greatest contributions we can make towards Big Cat conservation is in the telling of their stories. Through the use of various media, we are able to convey …

Restoration Tracking

The Jaguars We Track

Adam Bannister September 14, 2013 11

The last four tracker orientated blog posts have mentioned much about what the South African trackers are doing to help Projeto Onçafari in Brazil. They are roughly half way through …

Photography Restoration Tracking Travel Wildlife

Tracking mating Jaguars

Adam Bannister August 31, 2013 4

There are a number of pinnacles in a tracker career, but little can come close to being the first to ever track and find mating jaguars in the Pantanal of …

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Children on Safari

Kate Neill August 26, 2013 2

‘Explore. Dream. Discover.’ – Mark Twain At Londolozi there has always been an emphasis on family. Over the past century four generations have adventured, dreamed and discovered here. The bushveld of …

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The Trackers First Breakthrough

Adam Bannister August 24, 2013 6

The South African trackers made their first major breakthrough after only five days in the Pantanal. One would think that a landscape as foreign as this would take them a …

Restoration Tracking Wildlife

Tracking Jaguar in South America

Adam Bannister August 17, 2013 7

Big cat conservation often requires out-of-the-box thinking. Passion, dedication, drive and creativity are just some of the qualities required in an effective conservation project. Another crucial aspect is that of …

Restoration Tracking Travel Wildlife

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