The Amazing Month Of May- My Highlights

Jess Shillaw June 3, 2023 2 6

May in the bush or Lowveld is usually the time of transition. Everything starts to transform from its summer forms into its winter ones. Whether it is the towering cumulus …

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Flat Rock Male in Sand River, June 2021, CT

Why Are We Drawn To The Flow Of The Sand River

Jess Shillaw April 28, 2022 13

I’m sure I can speak on behalf of everyone, there is a soft spot in everyone’s heart for a place near water that they have been going to for years. …

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The Week in Pictures #510

Sean Zeederberg September 17, 2021 4 26

This week’s theme has definitely been along the lines of warm golden light, on the dry hues of brown and beige at the back end of our dry season. Although …

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The Uniqueness of Waterbuck

Kirst Joscelyne May 29, 2021 16

One of my most favourite antelope has to be the waterbuck. These antelope can be seen often at Londolozi and almost look out of place with their shaggy coats. As …

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After the Rains

Dan Hirschowitz February 10, 2021 15

Having received weather reports from various news stations and channels, we prepared ourselves for Cyclone Eloise. A long story short after three days of continuous rain, we clocked up over …

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One Waterhole, a Few Lions, 15 Minutes

James Tyrrell December 17, 2020 19

Dean de la Rey and I were out early, hoping to find the Mhangeni pride which no one had found the previous evening. They had been down in the southern …

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I Wonder What’s At The Watering Hole?

Greg Pingo June 16, 2020 21

“It’s human nature to wonder” – Conor Oberst Do you ever wonder what happens out in the bush between the usual game drive times? Do you ever wonder what animals …

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Dance of the Ducks

Chris Taylor January 30, 2020 5

The birding at Londolozi over the past couple of days has been quite spectacular. Several species are in the peak of their breeding period, sporting lavish breeding plumages while the …

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Have You Ever Seen a Hyena Wallowing?

Bruce Arnott January 12, 2020 19

We enjoy seeing animals drinking, especially the predators, but have you ever seen a predator in water? There are only a few who like to spend time immersed; the large cats …

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What Happened 5 Years Ago? #5

James Tyrrell October 24, 2019 2 23

September and October don’t often have a lot of status attached to them in the South African Lowveld. Winter is June/July August (cold and dry), and Summer is December/January/February, defined …

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The River and the Styx Pride

Nick Sims October 22, 2019 17

Two days ago I talked of a sighting in which we had found the Ingrid Dam female with a kill hoisted in a Jackalberry tree. Well while that was happening …

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Why do Hippos Live in Water ?

Nick Sims June 16, 2019 14

Winter at Londolozi is in full swing and early morning game drives are particularly chilly. These cold mornings are always exciting because many of the animals who usually retire to …

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Crocodile Thrashes Egyptian Goose in Epic Display

Bruce Arnott May 23, 2019 14

Many think lions are at the top of the predator hierarchy… I don’t. I think crocodiles hold that top spot. Crocodiles are an ancient predator, we’re talking millions and millions …

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Water vs Food: The Difference in Lion Behaviour at Each

James Tyrrell May 19, 2019 16

We posted a photo on our Instagram account yesterday of some Mhangeni sub-adults drinking peacefully together around a small rainwater puddle back in 2016. Not one sign of aggression is …

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What is it About Animals Drinking Water That We Find so Fascinating?

Dean De La Rey February 27, 2019 7

I was asked this question a few days ago, and I must say the answer has eluded me. I have discussed it with my colleagues, and everyone seems to have …

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