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Another week has come and gone at Londolozi, and the bush has certainly provided. Spring has sprung, and with the changing of the season, the wildlife and landscapes have definitely rewarded us.
The wild dogs and their pups continue to occupy termite mounds around the centre of the reserve. Watching these little creatures go about their business has been the highlight of the week for me. Let’s hope they continue to provide us with spectacular sightings for weeks to come.
After spending time with the Nhlanguleni Female in the Sand River, we followed her up to some boulders where she was denning her cub. We had the privilege of getting a brief glimpse of her tiny cub before they disappeared out of sight.
The Ntsevu sub-adults are still making their presence known as they shift their interest away from buffalos, hunting, and taking down a fully grown female giraffe. The hunting ability of these young lions is nothing short of spectacular.
The Skorro Male is still moving in and around the Sand River, constantly crossing it, allowing for some spectacular photographic opportunities. Although he is by himself, he is becoming a prominent figure at Londolozi.
Other highlights of the week include watching the vultures around the giraffe carcass, which always provides entertainment as they try to sneak a piece of meat while the lions aren’t watching. After watching the Ntsevu cubs sleep for the majority of the morning, one got up to try its chances at suckling from its mother. Courting hornbills, the Ndzanzeni Female, Ximungwe Female and Ntomi Male all had hoisted kills in trees, a hippo making a dash for it during the middle of the day, and spectacular sunsets showcasing the incredible spring light.
With spring in the air, we had many moments to celebrate this week.
Let me know what your favourite images are in the comments below.
Enjoy this week in pictures…
The wild dog pup’s energy is unmatched. After hunting all morning, the adults begin to rest while the pups continue to play with the food that the adults had caught a couple hours before.
With the migratory birds starting to return, the Wood Sandpiper is one of the first we see at Londolozi.
Being able to get sightings like this, makes Londolozi so special. We were fortunate to watch Nhlanguleni’s cub play with her for a brief moment before letting them be.
Initially skittish she spent a lot of time in the Sand River, now relaxed she makes up the majority of leopard viewing west of camp.
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After finishing a massive meal the night before, this Ntsevu cub tries its best to get some milk before getting booted away from its mother.
This female is a success story all in herself, being born as a single cub to the Riverbank 3:3 female in early 2012.
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The Ximungwe Female contemplates whether or not she should ascend the tree to feed some more. She decided against it and continued to rest in the shade of a marula tree.
Having been viewed by vehicles from an early age, this leopard is supremely relaxed around Land Rovers.
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Yellow Billed Hornbills showcasing some courting behaviour.
These Lions are killing machines. They managed to bring down this giraffe that they fed on for about four days. There was a hive of activity around this carcass.
Hooded Vultures will always try their luck around larger carcasses even with five big lions lurking.
This Hippo was moving from one body of water to the next before deciding to head back to where he was coming from when he saw us.
The Ntomi Male glances into the distance while sleeping on his warthog kill he had made the night before.
A single cub of the Ximungwe Female’s second litter. Initially rather skittish but is very relaxed now. Birth mark in his left eye.
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