The Lifeblood of Londolozi

Pete Thorpe September 15, 2018 1 6

It’s hot out here at the moment. As we enter into spring, temperatures are averaging in the mid 30s Celcius (mid 90s Fahrenheit). These conditions are being warmly welcomed by …

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Missing the Perfect Shot Because of Low Light – Sound Familiar?

Paul Danckwerts September 13, 2018 14

Once-in-a-lifetime sightings are a common theme here at Londolozi Game Reserve, as contradictory as that might sound. Being in the right place at the right time is one thing but …

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The Greatest Photographic Lie

James Tyrrell September 12, 2018 10

Probably my earliest memory of photographic instruction was, “Don’t shoot into the sun!”. Now while this is a handy tip when getting started, especially if good, direct light on your …

Photography Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #351

Alex Jordan September 7, 2018 30

Spring has sprung! Knobthorn trees are in full bloom and their sweet smell drifts through the air in pockets. Giraffes and vervet monkeys have been maximizing their intake of the …

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Throwback Thursday: Remembering the Last Sparta Males

James Tyrrell September 6, 2018 10

Much like how political constituencies need their representatives, it is becoming more and more the norm for wildlife populations to need a face towards which we as people can direct …

Lions Wildlife

Why Lion Prides are Like the Starks of Winterfell

James Tyrrell September 3, 2018 18

Lions are tough. Resilient, hardcore, strong. This is in no way anthropomorphizing. Those are not exclusively human traits. Those are facts. Lions are as tough as nails, simply because they …

Wilderness teachings Wildlife

What Happens in an Hour at the Causeway?

Bruce Arnott September 2, 2018 21

A few days ago I spent an hour at the Causeway. For those of you unaware of what the Causeway is, it is a concrete structure built across the Sand …

General Nature Photo Journal Safari Experience Wildlife

My 10 Favourite Leopard Pictures

Grant Rodewijk September 1, 2018 1 19

The past six weeks have seen some of the best leopard viewing I have experienced in my seven-year guiding career. Winter is my favourite time of the year, as we …

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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 …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Just Another Morning For a Mother Leopard Raising a Cub

Mary Beth Wheeler August 30, 2018 31

It was not long after sunrise and a male lion was already bellowing close to camp. We spent time with him as he roared into the crisp morning air, when …

Leopards Wildlife

Lion Update: Lots of Question Marks

James Tyrrell August 29, 2018 20

Do you ever get that feeling like something’s been sitting in equilibrium for too long, and change is imminent? Not necessarily drastic change, but something has to give soon, or …

Lions Wildlife

Safari is About the Unexpected

Alex Jordan August 28, 2018 1 18

We had a plan: to drive the Manyelethi River in the north, to enjoy the breath-taking views, riverine vegetation and biodiversity, with the ultimate hope of finding a leopard. Silence …

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A Final Goodbye to the Tamboti Female

James Tyrrell August 27, 2018 1 22

It’s time to say goodbye. With no sign of the Tamboti female for well over a month now, and the last official sighting being of her in very poor condition …

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Lioness Almost Kills TWO Male Leopards

James Tyrrell August 25, 2018 2 31

With the Anderson male now going through the final stages of the recovery process of his left eye, one would hope he would stay out of trouble for awhile. Instead, …

Leopards Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #349

James Tyrrell August 24, 2018 23

The slight rain we had a few days ago didn’t really change anything in the bush, apart from making for a slightly damp morning’s game drive. What it did do was …

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