Lions of Sabi Sands

[KM600]

(12-10-2023, 01:15 AM)Ngonya Wrote:

(12-09-2023, 10:59 PM)KM600 Wrote: Both Talamati YMs were named but I don’t think it’s necessarily official to the point where rangers and whatnot refer to these same names, more so just fans

To be honest, these must be some of the most creative names i've ever seen when it comes about the lions in Sabi Sand. 
Unlike the Masai Mara, the guides/rangers make no effort to name the lions there. I think the only lions i remember having 'original' names were Makhulu, the 4 BBoys and i don't know of others of which they were possibly also named by mere enthusiasts who follow animals on the internet.

Totally agree and I hope the rangers stick with the names because it just seems so fitting rn. I was actually a little surprised hearing one of the BDMs in Manyeleti being named Makhulu, not that I want to necessarily gatekeep names but I feel as if Makhulu isn’t a name that can just be handed out. Obviously the meaning of the name refers to big or impressive but it means way more than that to me anyways. I don’t follow lions like that in Manyeleti but it would have to be some special male for me to even consider naming him Makhulu, especially as the only two Makhulus I’ve known to exist were Mak Sr (West Street Male) and Makhulu Mapogo who are both seen as legends. Reply