An Incredible Pair: Alfie and Bennet on the Bonnet

Jan-Erik Rottinghuis February 3, 2019 7

Over many years the wonderful book The Leopards of Londolozi, that we had purchased in a Johannesburg bookshop, had been staring at us from our coffee table in Paris, France. …

Safari Experience Wildlife

Can Lions Count?

James Tyrrell January 30, 2019 21

We aren’t going to go too deeply into a discussion of the relative intelligence levels of the big cats here, but it struck me the other day that a grasp …

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Lessons I Have Learnt Living in the Bush

Bruce Arnott January 28, 2019 23

Living away from the city, surrounded by wild animals, comes with whole new appeal as well as its own set of daily challenges. I have been based at Londolozi for …

Wilderness teachings

The Week in Pictures #371

James Tyrrell January 25, 2019 10

It’s fairly boring to be discussing the weather, but we were meant to be pretty much swimming our way out on drive right about now. The predicted rainfall for last …

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Why Do So Few First Time Safari Goers Know of Wild Dogs?

Bruce Arnott October 29, 2018 27

Many people arrive in Africa for their first safari and do not know of the African wild dog. Each time it surprises me when I hear, “I have never heard …

Wildlife

Leopard Physiology: Why do They Climb so Well?

Bruce Arnott September 27, 2018 1 22

One of the most incredible things to watch a leopard do is climb a tree and navigate the branches. Many people associate leopards with trees. They ask, “Does one always …

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The Week in Pictures #350

Paul Danckwerts August 31, 2018 24

This week there were elephants around every corner. On Tuesday we counted a herd of at least one hundred and fifty of the pachyderms, then yesterday morning we found one …

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Tribute to the Majingilane

James Tyrrell July 21, 2018 37

This is way overdue, as I’m sure many of you will agree. To be honest I didn’t really know what to say for a long time; caught between the sadness …

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Updates on the Missing Tamboti Female

James Tyrrell July 9, 2018 4 9

The outlook is bleak. Let’s get that out the way. Without any conclusive proof of the death of a leopard, it is impossible to say for sure within a few …

Leopards Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #342

James Tyrrell July 6, 2018 2 15

The Mhangeni pride split from the Tsalalas, then the Ntsevu pride split from the Mhangeni females. With another group of Mhangeni sub-adults (from 2016) currently roaming the property, it’s inevitable …

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Who is the Hosana Male Leopard?

James Tyrrell June 28, 2018 2 39

Many of you would have noticed a new face popping up in our posts over the last few weeks; it seems that it’s a face that many of you are …

Wildlife

A Magical Morning at Londolozi

Pete Thorpe June 12, 2018 1 9

I must admit, getting out of bed here in winter can be a real challenge. However, stepping outside into the icy air is always worth it when the sound of …

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How Do Zebras Lose Their Tails?

James Tyrrell June 10, 2018 6

A lion without a tail was an unusual sight unless you happened to be with the Tsalala pride. At one stage two of the lionesses hadn’t got tails. But given the …

Wildlife

The End of an Era: Tailless Lioness Dies

James Tyrrell June 7, 2018 45

The Tailless female has succumbed to her wounds. Her body was discovered at Marthly Pools, on the banks of the Manyelethi River, within metres of where her mother was also …

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World Ocean Day

Anna Ridgewell June 4, 2018 6

World Ocean Day is coming up. It takes place every year on the 8th June and is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. Together with Relais …

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