Lions of Sabi Sands

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MALAMALA TODAY: 13-15 January.
Over the course of the past few days the bushveld has a sense of renewed life. The summer rains have draped the reserve in a vibrant green cloak.
The southern section of the reserve, Charleston has seen five different prides traversing the area. The Styx Pride crossed the Sand River east and then back onto the western bank. They potentially had a close run-in with the Kambula Pride. The Kambula pride and one Gowrie male were found at entrance Sibuye Drive. They may have stolen a kill from the Styx Pride. A yet to be identified pride, consisting of five lions (4 females and 1 sub-adult male) were at Charleston Koppies. *There is sad news, as we unfortunately announce the passing of the younger Eyrefield lioness. She passed from natural causes. Leaving just the older lioness and her young female cub. In the northern parts of the reserve a Gowrie male and a Kambula lioness have been mating near Flockfield Tower. Two lionesses from the Nkuhuma Pride were viewed near Mlowati Dam roaring in search of the rest of their pride members.

Lions: The Kambula Pride and one Gowrie male caught a Wildebeest close to MalaMala Camp. A Kambula lioness was mating with the darker maned Gowrie male. The Eyrefield Pride were seen in the Sand River at Flat Rocks. The previously unidentified lions are the 5 young members of the Torchwood Pride. We watched the 4 lionesses and young male catch a warthog piglet. The Nkuhuma Pride were viewed near the Tselbe Rocks Donga. The Styx Pride were in the south near Verreaux Crossing. Reply