Coalitions of Kruger National Park

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Singita KNP update

[color=rgba(85, 88, 87, 0.7)]Since the lodge has reopened, and we are covering more area on our concession we have had incredible sightings of lions. Almost all of our resident prides have been seen this month on multiple occasions. These are some highlights:[/color]

• The Mananga Pride were seen on multiple occasions on the concession in the north-western parts, which they are now occupying. There are currently 11 individuals in this pride. They were seen stalking large herds of zebras and buffalo that were making their way to Gudzane Dam to quench their thirst in the extreme summer heat. On another occasion, they were seen feeding on a buffalo kill.
• Xihamham, a member of the Shishangaan coalition, was seen in attendance of the Mananga Pride, and on Christmas Eve he delighted guests by roaring loudly and proclaiming his territory. Towards the end of the month he was found mating with a Mananga Pride lioness.
• The Northern Pride, together with a Northern Pride Male, were seen around Cassia Open Areas.
• Twelve members of the Mountain Pride have moved further north on the concession, where they are staying around Golf Course Clearing. All of the cubs seem to be fit and healthy.
• The Kumana Male was sighted by guests as they arrived at the Lebombo turning circle. A great welcoming committee indeed! He was also found feasting on a giraffe carcass which was most likely caught by a coalition of younger nomadic lions. 
• Two young nomadic males were found south of Ndlovu Lookout. They seem relaxed around vehicles, but looked out of place, as they had breached the territory of the remaining Kumana Male.
• Members of the Shishangaan Pride were around Tortillas Clearing with four of their cubs practicing their stalking skills on each other. They were also seen around the lodge, visible from the Lebombo decks, with full bellies, a stone’s throw away from the giraffe carcass the Kumana Male had fed on.
• [color=rgba(85, 88, 87, 0.7)]Kumana Male with a very full belly after feeding on a giraffe. Photo by: Solomon Ndlovu[/color]
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