Lions of Timbavati

[Peteporker]

From Tintswalo Safai Lodge Jan. 5

There has been a few interesting developments with some of the lions on the reserve. The Orpen Males are continuing to move further south into the reserve, one male moving as far down as Main Camp. One of the males has been mating with one of the Koppies females, which is probably why we are seeing the Red Road Male and Koppies Male by themselves a lot of the time. 

The Mbiris are covering most of their territory in search of food, often travelling many kilometres through the night. They have been found on a buffalo and wildebeest in recent times but are going through a tough spot with the herbivores gaining a lot of strength back after all the good rain and food available. We are still awaiting the return of the big herds of buffalo, and I’m sure the lions are too.

After a lengthy spell of absence we had a great sighting of nine members of the Nharu pride together, quite far down in the south. They all looked in great condition. Reply