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Another wonderful week of sightings! Following on from the latest updates on the Virtual Safaris, we’ve had several exciting sightings of the Gijima Males as well as the Talamati and Nkuhuma Male Lions on central Londolozi, and fewer of the Ndzhenga Males. The Ntsevu Pride has also been spending a lot of time north of the Sand River.
A big highlight for the week was the Makathini Family of Cheetah spending several days in the central parts of the property, traversing our open crests, as well as another unbelievable pangolin sighting!
On the leopard front, it was a beautiful surprise to find the Stonedrift Female one afternoon (as she has been territorial east of our property since gaining independence), as well as several amazing sightings with the Nkoveni Young Male and Three Rivers Female.
Let us know your favourites in the comments section below.
Enjoy This Week in Pictures…
We followed the Three Rivers Female as she led us to one of my favourite trees (prominent Natal Mahogany). She milled around the base of the impressively large trunk and root structure before moving off. A special sight seeing her at the base of this tree!
Forced into early independence at 11 months. Despite her small size, she’s proven resilient, currently raising a cub in SE Londolozi.
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It is always the biggest privilege to encounter one of Africa’s most elusive creatures. This pangolin, illuminated by the soft light of dusk, continues its methodical search for ants, revealing itself to us as it moved across the clearing from bush to bush.
Inhale. The Talamati Male lifts his nose to the incoming breeze.
Perfect combination of dusky hues lighting up this giraffe atop a crest.
Dawn. As pink and orange hues paint the morning sky, we came across the Ntsevu Pride intent on continuing to move through the reserve in search of their next meal.
Nature’s bounty on display. A Yellow-billed Hornbill shows off its successful hunt, gripping a Platanna (African Clawed Frog) in its distinctive curved beak.
My personal favourite of the week. Perfectly camouflaged among the golden winter grasses, the Nkoveni Young Male creeps up to the top of a termite mound, intent on not being spotted by whatever he has his gaze focused on.
The last surviving cub of a litter of three, he is on the cusp of independence.
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The epitome of power and presence. This magnificent Gijima Male Lion, illuminated by perfect golden light, embodies everything majestic about Africa’s king of beasts.
Perfect vantage point. The Makhatini Subadult Cheetahs use the elevated termite mound to watch their mother head off in an attempt to close the gap on a herd of impala.
Restlessly waiting in anticipation for their mother’s contact call.
The gentle giant at work. An elephant cow carefully navigates through thorny vegetation, using its trunk with remarkable precision to select the choicest browse.
This Ndhzenga Male’s regal posture and distant gaze embody the quiet confidence of Africa’s apex predator at rest.
Golden hour magic. The last rays of sunlight illuminate the Three Rivers Female’s gaze and rosettes as she scans the surrounding trees for a safe place to hoist her impressive impala ram kill.
Self-care routine of mud masks for this family of elephants.
Surprised to find the Stonedrift Female in the middle of Londolozi one afternoon! I was pleasantly surprised by how this image turned out (as it was taken in such a rush!). I especially like how she is naturally framed through the thickets.
Born 2021, larger daughter of Nkoveni. Successfully established territory in Mala Mala and now raising her first litter east of Londolozi.
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Two wildebeest bulls caught the attention of our vehicle as they tested their strength. An iconic scene emerged as a herd of elephants moved through the area in the same scene, revealing themselves behind the dust kicked up by the wildebeest.
Bathed in the soft light of early morning, one of the Kambula Lionesses moves with purpose through her territory, every step deliberate and graceful.
Portrait of patience.
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