While the last week has gone from scorching highs to a welcome relief with a drastic drop in temperature, the game viewing has remained as good as ever. In this week’s TWIP though, the leopards have once again been in the spotlight with familiar faces as well as new faces.
Included in the new faces was an unexpected sighting of a Klipspringer bounding through the long grass in southern parts of Londolozi, far from its usual niche habitat in the rocky outcrops in the northern reaches of the reserve. For the Xinkhova female, this was also an unexpected opportunity and one that she didn’t hesitate to chase after.
The Nottens Male is certainly coming into his own and exploring further into the northern reaches of his father’s territory, the Nweti male. At just under 3 years old, staying within the near vicinity of his father, he will be less likely to be in danger from another larger male. Spending the better part of the morning up in a Jackelberry tree also provided the perfect vantage point to maintain his awareness.
In the end, it has been the littlest face that have stolen the show as we slowly become more familiar with the Ximungwe Female’s two cubs. With her territory still remaining in central Londolozi, we always know she is hiding them somewhere safe, we just have to be patient in our search as their tracks walk circles around us and they slowly but surely embrace the new world around them.
Below are a few snippets from another magical week in the bush. Let me know which ones you like most!
Enjoy this week in pictures…
The Xinkhova female chasing after a Klipspringer which disappeared out of sight as it moved swiftly through unfamiliar territory.
A stunning young female with a very similar spot pattern to her mother, the Nkoveni Female. Litter still completely intact March 2022.
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Two male giraffes sizing each other before swinging their necks against one another, while a third male makes his way to join in on the action.
An elephant bull reaching his trunk around to his ear to remove some of the mud he had just thrown over himself to keep cool and help get rid of any ticks and flies.
A young elephant calf reaches towards the mouth of another young relative in a playful gesture.
The Nottens Male strikes a perfect pose as he surveys his surroundings from the safety point of a Jackelberry tree.
A splitting image of his father the Nweti Male. He is a young leopard roaming the southern extent of Londolozi at the moment.
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The Three Rivers female stares off towards a herd of impala contemplating her next move.
Forced into early independence as her mother was killed by the Southern Avoca Males.
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The Plaque Rock female perfectly posed up in a marula tree.
A pretty young playful female found along the river to the east of camp
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Ranger Patrick Grealy, tracker Dorence Khoza and their guests take in the scene as a large herd of buffalo approaches a water hole for an afternoon drink and wallow.
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