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The Matimba male and Othawa lions hunt a buffalo

Posted on September 28, 2020 by

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There is no doubt that lions are extremely powerful predators. Sometimes it might be hard to fathom just how strong and efficient these animals might be. I recently had an encounter of a lifetime with a resident lion pride. The Othawa lions and the… Continue Reading “The Matimba male and Othawa lions hunt a buffalo”

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Reign of the Matimba’s

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

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It has been just over a year since the Matimba brothers crossed over into my area of the reserve. What a roller coaster ride it has been for them. The two aged brothers arrived from the eastern parts of the reserve. When they arrived… Continue Reading “Reign of the Matimba’s”

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There is a sound so unique, a sound that slices through the silence of the bushveld, a sound that repeats like clockwork. A sound that, unless you witness the scene unfold, will leave you perplexed yet intrigued.
A dark-capped bulbul delicately positions itself in between some spiky branches.
These African Wild Dogs or Painted Wolves are such phenomenal creatures. One thing that always catches my attention is their huge ears. Although I do not see them as often as I would love to, each moment spent with these canines is a treat!
Leopards and Marula trees just go hand in hand. The young Shangwa male leopard found the perfect nap spot after failing a few impala hunts.
When you manage to find a tree or plant that attracts butterflies, you may find yourself standing there for a considerable amount of time watching the various species that come to visit.
The younger Othawa lioness is finally moving her cubs around in between her hunts. I managed to get a quiet moment with one of the cubs just before it took off again to play with its siblings.
The Euphorbia male leopard gives me a quick stare before repositioning his kill. I do not get to see this male all too often, but when I do he usually puts on quite the show.
Starting your morning off with a little bush fix is a sure fire way to get your mind in the right space.
The Kruger National Park certainly has its own unique charm. Visiting once or visiting multiple times will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
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