Lions of Sabi Sands

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MALAMALA TODAY: August 13th-15th. 

Clarendon Open Area was the stage where we witnessed a truly dramatic scene play out on Monday. It all started when the Torchwood pride was found along our northern boundary late in the afternoon. As darkness fell the large pride moved south and set their sights on 3 buffalo bulls. They ran in and narrowly missed. The lions then regrouped and moved east into Clarendon Open Area where a large herd of impalas and zebras had taken refuge for the... night. It took the pride 20mins to get into position after which they successfully executed a hunt, catching an impala ewe. A feeding frenzy ensued but that was abruptly ended when the Fourways pride, accompanied by a young male, came charging in. What followed was nothing short of chaos. When the dust eventually settled the Fourways pride claimed victory as the Torchwood pride reluctantly retreated. We can also confirm that the adult lioness from the Fourways pride has given birth! Other lion sightings: The Torchwood pride was seen again about 1km west of where the action took place. The 2 Avoca males were viewed along the Tjellehanga River. The 7 subadults from the Marthly Breakaway pride were also seen in the south again. A single lioness from the Kambula pride and her 3 cubs were viewed at their den in the Sand River opposite Maxim’s Lookout. 2 of the Gowrie males were seen in the same area. Reply