The Matimba coalition

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Credits: Imbali

Update on the Matimba Males... 
They were last seen on the morning of the 04.02.2018 on our South Western Boundary lying approximately 50m in on the Manyeleti side. Unfortunately the guides who were out driving that morning did not get photos of them however they were seen by all the vehicles who were out on drive.
We surmise that they have done one of the following 
1) Because our Imbali Pride is in the area – either they are following close behind them – the older of the male cubs has been chucked out of the pride he is wandering alone around the concession at the moment. We have seen signs of one female being in season over last couple of months.
2) The Matimbas have moved further west into Manyeleti – since the fight which happened in December they are no longer as vocal as they used to be – they don’t seem to like announcing their presence to anyone.
3) The Matimbas have started moving back through Torchwood in the direction South towards Sabi Sands and Mala Mala.
This is all speculation at the moment as they have not been seen since, so their exact whereabouts are currently unknown.
Condition of the two Matimbas is not looking very good at the moment, a lot of guests commented on this after seeing them when we spoke to them in the morning after drive.
We will endeavour to update again when they are seen and will try to get some images of them. Reply