The Week In Pictures #668 – Londolozi Blog

This transition period which is Spring, with its mild weather and increasing warmth, offers unparalleled opportunities for photographers. The golden morning and afternoon light bathes the reserve in a soft, enchanting glow, highlighting the beauty of Londolozi in warm hues. It’s a time when every sunrise and sunset paints the sky with brilliant colours, creating the perfect backdrop for capturing magical moments on safari.

This week’s focus has seen the Leopards of Londolozi take centre stage. The Nkoveni Female and her adventurous two continue to provide spectacular viewing for all of those who spend some time with them, the Three Rivers Female and her cub (who has been growing in confidence with each passing week) have stolen the show with some very memorable sightings – a photographers dream! The Xinzele Female soaking in the last of the daylight in the middle of the Manyelethi River. The ever-impressive Nweti Male perches atop a termite mound for us to enjoy and last but not least, the Makomsava Female provides an opportune moment to try a high-key edit that I have been dying to capture.

The cubs of the Kambula Pride provided us with a sighting packed with emotion. One of the young males found himself in a very intense situation as he narrowly escaped from a very disgruntled herd of Buffalo. All turned out for the better as the pride moved off and continued with their playful and inquisitive nature. The Wild Dogs of Londolozi in some picturesque scenes on the airstrip and the railway line. A male Cheetah in the golden afternoon light atop a termite mound in the open grasslands.

Time spent around water holes is always such a pleasure with many different species coming to quench their thirst to combat the rising temperatures. A Lilac-breasted Roller provided a very unique sighting with it showing off its prized meal just next to the road. A breath-taking sunset and silhouetted Waterbuck bull make for one of my favourite types of photographs on safari and lastly, a curious little Rhino calf provided endless entertainment with his playful antics.

Let us know your favourites in the comments section below.

Enjoy This Week in Pictures…

A young male of the Kambula Pride practices his pouncing skills.

A narrow escape! A young male from the Kambula Pride has us all with our hearts in our throats as he seemed to “bite off a bit more than he could chew”.

A dazzle of Zebra bask in the golden morning light at Mandevu Pan.

Taking off. A Wild Dog trots down the newly resurfaced airstrip.

The only surviving cub of the Nanga female, currently territorial north of Marthly.

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Sunsets and Silhouettes.

The Mystery of the Manyelethi – The Xinzele Female contemplates her next move as the last light of the day begins to fade.

A small female often found in NW Marthly. Similar spot pattern to her mother the Ingrid Dam Female.

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No better feeling than being able to gaze back into the eyes of a breathtaking Leopardess – The Xinzele Female.

Thirst Quenching – This time of year it is always fruitful to head towards the water holes during the latter stages of the morning drive. It is always a good bet to find a herd of elephants surrounding the water’s edge.

A Male Cheetah scans the surrounding grasslands from a termite mound and the golden hues of the afternoon.

He is a large, tall, and long male that has an incredible coat and a tuft of hair on his neck

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The road less travelled. The lone male out of seven from the Toulon Pack scans for any potential prey along the old railway line.

Nature’s Palette: A Lilac-breasted Roller poses with its prized meal.

Nestled in the branches of a Jackalberry Tree, the cub of the Three Rivers Female, enjoys the warmth of the late afternoon sun.

Caught in the Act -An exhilarating display of agility of the Three Rivers Female and her cub. A moment captured in mid-air synchrony.

A true testament to the circle of life – The Nkoveni Female drags her next meal for her and her cubs into a nearby drainage line. 

A gorgeous female who is found to the east of camp. Easily recognised by her 2:2 spot pattern she is often to be found in Marula trees.

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Exchanging gazes with the male cub of the Nkoveni Female at eye level.

Bathed in golden hues, the female cub of the Nkoveni Female patiently waits for her mothers return.