Lions of Timbavati

[Gamiz]

From Tintswalo Safari Lodge 

Safari update

The afternoon of the 28th, was a busy one. A major storm was brewing to the south. Sadly only about 17mm of rain fell over night for us. The Nharhu pride was relocated on Metsikitsoro plains. 3 Leopard were seen in the afternoon as well. The Beacon male Leopard was found close to Wild dog dam with a Wildebeest calf kill. The Sable bridge female was found close to Mazambaan corner. Interestingly it seems she has cubs again, because of some clear suckle marks. Another male leopard was seen close to Lomfane pan, but unfortunately we have no photos, so unsure who it was.  The Mbiri pride and both thanda Impi males were also relocated on Windi Windi.

The morning was a wet one. There was no Lion sightings in the morning. A pack of African Wild dogs was found on Powerlines in the central parts of the reserve. A male Cheetah was also seen on Metsikitsoro plains late in the morning as well.

Yesterday afternoon, the rain continued! We did find the Nharhu pride close to Wild dog dam. Later in the afternoon, the 3 young Mbiri Lionesses were found very close to the Nharhu pride at ingwe manzi. A female Leopard was also seen close to Wild dog Dam, late in the drive. The Wild dogs were again seen on Powerlines.

This morning the Nharhu pride was found with a Buffalo kill and both Thanda Impi male Lions at Ingwe manzi. Good news is that the Sizanani male seems to be walking a bit better on his bad leg. The African Wild dog pack was again seen, but this time on Pungwe access in the south of the reserve. The rain continued to pour this morning, so the bush is almost turning an electric green. Great for the year to come!

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