A Young Starving Leopard Takes an Uncalculated Risk

Richard Burman June 2, 2014 9

Emotion in wildlife always raises its head in trying circumstances and this day was no different. I was coming to the end of a five night private photographic safari with …

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The Week in Pictures #113

James Tyrrell January 24, 2014 9

The Tsalala pride were constantly attended by the dark-maned Majingilane this week, while the rest of the males accepted his monopolisation of the females and moved off to solace with …

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Safari Dreams – Our Chalet

Londolozi Guest September 15, 2013 7

Deep in the wilds of Africa we found our honeymoon chalet. Built over the riverine bush we would lie in bed at night and listen to the animal cries, feeling so …

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Safari Nights

Londolozi Guest September 8, 2013 3

The people of South Africa stand as the example of everything good about humanity. They believe in peace and sharing and harmony. I like to think their souls are beautiful …

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Safari Afternoons

Londolozi Guest September 1, 2013 6

I will never forget hearing the first roar from a lion. My entire body filled with adrenaline, fear, anxiety, total alertness. It is a sound that cuts straight to the …

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Safari Mornings

Londolozi Guest August 25, 2013 4

Before the sun rises every morning, we were awakened by a knock on the door where we rose for a light breakfast of oatmeal (with scotch if you prefer), the …

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A lucky shot

Kate Neill June 17, 2013 18

Londolozi guest, David Fedonczak, came to Londolozi with his family and I had the great pleasure of meeting them in the Boma last week. I knew that David was an …

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Four days at Londolozi

Kate Neill June 8, 2013 12

It is common for guests to request specific rangers on a return visit to Londolozi. So we were not surprised when Sheena and Peter Insull requested ranger Byron Serrao and …

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The Wild Dogs of Londolozi

Londolozi Guest May 26, 2013 3

Now “The Wild Dogs of Londolozi” join the long-famous “Leopards of Londolozi.” By the third day of our Londolozi visit we’d seen two packs of the highly endangered African wild …

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Zebras vs Wild Dogs

Rich Laburn May 20, 2013 6

The pack of wild dogs had been running east since dawn. As the sun cast its Autumn glare across the grassy crests of Londolozi, the dogs spotted a herd of …

Wildlife

A Game Drive to Remember

James Tyrrell December 11, 2012 5

The wild dogs had been found in the morning, quite by chance, as they stole a kill from a female leopard in the North of the property. They had vanished …

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The Week in Pictures # 29

Talley Smith January 20, 2012 17

This week started off beautifully with some fantastic sightings of the Sparta Pride and their new cubs, a pack of Wild Dogs crossing the Sand River and an unknown Female …

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The Week in Pictures # 25

Talley Smith December 23, 2011 18

This week brought slightly less ‘kill’ action but more diversity amongst the species, and interesting behaviors. We are still embracing summer with all the youngsters, migratory birds, and reptiles around …

Wildlife

Wild Dogs and Wild Beasts

Adam Bannister November 1, 2011 10

The khoikhoi called them “Gnou” after their unusual sound; the Afrikaners called them Wildebeest, or “Wild Beast,” for the menacing appearance presented by its large head, shaggy mane, pointed beard, …

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The Week in Pictures # 18

Talley Smith October 28, 2011 16

This week the weather became significantly warmer, with the occasional unpredicted thunderstorm. Spring seems in the air more than ever, and I think the most appropriate theme for this week …

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