The Mighty Mapogos

[Georgel]

Adam Bannister (April 17th):

‎"2 mapogo are in singita just west of londoz bounday"


Adam Bannister (posted 4/23/2012):

‎"2 mapogo last night on boundary between singita and londoz. 4 southern males this am on boundary between exeter and singita. othawa pride and ximungwe pride somewhere in singita last night. 4 breakaway tsalalas in singita too last night. 1 sparta with 2 older cubs in central londoz this am. 4 sparta with the 3 brand new ones (my first view of them) this am. Still the core Tsalala pride evade us and no sign of majingi..most probably east or north of us...that accounts for most of lions in SS :) over and out"

Singita (4/24/2012):

"We have two of the Mapogos on our property at present. The one is looking particularly beaten and battered and not moving very long distances at this stage. Knowing how tough male lions can be, I’m convinced he will bounce back. One of our guides sat with them last night hoping they would head out hunting or possibly vocalize but unfortunately neither options materialized. They are looking thin and need to hunt/feed soon! Gut feel suggests that they won’t be vocalizing too regularly either and giving their position away as the younger males are still hanging around. (Mark Broodryk - Head Guide, Singita Sabi Sand, South Africa)" Reply