Lions of Sabi Sands

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Lions

• Having found themselves a safe haven along the banks of the Sand River close to the lodges, with very little pressure, the two Tslalala lionesses continue to thrive and show signs of being extremely healthy and well looked after. We have noticed however that the older lioness is now missing the tip of her tail which we believe may have been bitten off by a hyena over a carcass they were feeding on at the beginning of the month. They have given us an abundance of great lion viewing over the course of this month, often resting near the river, basking in the golden light and even making a few successful hunts in the late afternoons.
• The Plains Camp male lions have been seen on a number of occasions, most recently with one and sometimes two Nkuhuma females. We often hear their roars on the northern bank of the river during the night and have viewed them feeding on a number of successfully hunted prey species.
• With the unfortunate passing of the Styx male lion and now one of the three Tumbela males to our west (he has been reported missing for an extended period of time after being in a very bad condition), the future of the single Nkhuma male remains a mystery as all coalitions surrounding him comprise of two male lions (the Tumela males, the Plains Camp males and the Birmingham males). However, he has still been a regular fixture in our lion viewing this month. Having killed an adult bull buffalo on his own to the east of the lodges, this allowed for a long amount of viewing of this beautiful single male as he fed, slept and vocalised each day.
• There haven’t been any further sightings of the Black Dam male who was seen last month with the Nkuhuma male.
• Remaining in the southern parts of the property, the Mhangene pride who still have all members of the pride including their youngsters, are seemingly doing well amidst the changes in coalition dynamics. They continue to keep a low profile and stay constantly in an area where they appear to be most safe from any pressure caused by other lions.
  

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