An Avian Guide Leads us Home

Matt Rochford October 1, 2026 12

The low-angled morning sunlight was just beginning to shine through the canopies of the Marula trees when the course of our morning bush walk shifted. We were following along a …

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The World Beneath Our Feet

Dean Jenkins September 22, 2026 12

When we head out on a game drive, our attention goes up and out. Into the trees for leopards, across the grass for lions, along the drainage lines for whatever …

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The Week in Pictures #770

Matt Rochford September 11, 2026 5 24

Another week in the Londolozi wilderness has come and gone, and as we continue through the heart of winter, the reserve seems to offer up some of the finest conditions …

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Why Are Female Leopards Territorial?

Ross Cheshire September 3, 2026 9

In my previous blog, I looked at why male leopards hold territories and what it means for a male to establish and defend his own space. Female leopards are territorial …

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The Unwavering Martial Eagle

Nick Tennick August 29, 2026 17

I recently had an incredible sighting of a Martial Eagle in the northern parts of the reserve. It was peacefully perched on a dead tree, unwavering and looking magnificent. For …

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The Week In Pictures #767

Nick Tennick August 21, 2026 4 17

This Week in Pictures features an incredible variety of wildlife sightings from across Londolozi, with lions taking centre stage. The N’waswitshaka Males from the south, the Ntsevu Pride and the …

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The Week In Pictures #766

Keagan Chasenski August 14, 2026 3 15

Winter in the bush has a way of slowing down time just enough for you to take it all in. The crisp morning air, the golden low-angled light framing wide …

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Designed to Disappear

Matt Rochford August 3, 2026 7

There are few moments in the bush more humbling than staring directly at a leopard and not seeing it. It happens more often than you might think. A tracker points …

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Why Are Male Leopards Territorial?

Ross Cheshire July 27, 2026 5 5

One of the biggest differences between male and female leopards is the way they use space. While females establish their territories around food, water and safe places to raise cubs, …

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Two Days with the Ximungwe Female and Cub

Nick Tennick July 25, 2026 1 16

Late one afternoon, Joy and I set out with our guests in search of the elusive Ximungwe Female. As we approached a prominent four-way crossing in central Londolozi, Joy suddenly …

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Sharper Than They Seem: The Science of a Leopard’s Claw

Keagan Chasenski July 21, 2026 11

In 100 years of Safari, the leopard has become the animal most synonymous with Londolozi. We have watched them from the same riparian thickets for generations, named their bloodlines, tracked …

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The Week In Pictures #762

Nick Tennick July 17, 2026 17

The past week has reminded us just how diverse winter at Londolozi can be. Very cool mornings, clear skies, and golden afternoon light created the perfect backdrop for some memorable …

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What Guests Miss Most After Their Safari at Londolozi

Megan Kane-Berman July 8, 2026 21

There is a particular moment that often comes after guests return home from safari. Life settles back into familiar routines, and gradually the contrast begins to emerge. A busy morning, …

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The Week in Pictures #759

Matt Rochford June 26, 2026 3 10

As June draws to a close, winter has firmly established itself across the reserve. The mornings now arrive with a distinct chill, often requiring an extra layer or two as …

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Is a New Male Emerging in the West? – The Thamba Male Leopard

Nick Tennick June 20, 2026 1 10

There is an indescribable energy in the movement of a territorial male leopard. It is unlike watching younger nomadic males, whose movements often appear uncertain and exploratory. A dominant male …

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