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Lions of Timbavati
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Credits to Kambaku Lodges.
We had the Mapoza males mating with the Ross break away females last night and this morning they were mating with the white lioness from the Giraffe pride.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author It's great to see the boys take charge, and also it's interesting to note the individual differences in lionesses whn it comes to accepting new dominant males. To compare, use the example of the Ximhungwe pride posted in the Selati males thread. 
From Tintswalo Safari Lodge
Safari update This morning was a bit quiet, but the Hyena den north of Khoka Moya dam was active. The Nharhu pride was found just south of S6 open area. The Thanda Impi male Lions were with the pride. Thanda Impi males  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
From Kapama Private Game Reserve
The mesmerizing Moria Madoda. ©Riaan Botha #Big5 #moriamadoda #bucketlist #africansafari  *This image is copyright of its original author Wildlife sightings at Kapama included seeing one of the magnificent Moria Madoda's sons. What is your best moment while on safari? ©Riaan Botha  *This image is copyright of its original author
Mapoza males, credits to Kambaku Lodges.
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"a big male lion in his prime. Got beaten up by his own sons, a powerful coalition of three. He lost one eye in the process. Still looks pretty mean!"
Photo- Riaan Botha  *This image is copyright of its original author
From SunDestinations
As we know, male lions spend their lives fighting for territory and dominance of prides, but we can’t help but feel some sense of disbelief when we see it happen in front of our eyes. What’s happened in our neck of the woods in the Klaserie over the weekend has left us confident that we have bid farewell to the reign of the Trilogy male lions. These 3 males arrived as nomads from the Kruger National Park 2.5 years ago and swiftly chased the Good and the Bad, as well as the rest of the Ross Pride, off their turf. We have covered their every move on our blog, Facebook page, and YouTube channel, as our guests have enjoyed superb experiences with them, and now it looks like we’re seeing the end of an era for the coalition as theMapoza males send a message, loud an clear. This weekend, both Mapoza male lions were seen mating with the Ross Breakaway lionesses (not the first time), but there was something brazen about their most recent performance. With the last remaining Trilogy male having been seen briefly last week fleeing towards a property known as Bateleur’s Nest, it looks like the Mapozas took the opportunity to proclaim a victory by mating with the Breakaway females and roaring loudly to finish the deed. It was an unforgettable sighting for Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp guests, who were viewing from close proximity in the game viewers. Over a couple of days both camps got to see these king cats in action, as lions spend a good few days mating continuously. The bonus sighting was when the younger Mapoza male ended the deed with a good roar, mere metres from Enoch, who was sitting on the Africa on Foot tracker seat! Over the last months we have seen less and less of the Trilogy, as they have spent a good portion of time in the Timbavati after the Mapoza moved in and proclaimed their intention to stick around. One of the Trilogy males died earlier this year, leaving the duo to defend the turf. The two remaining Trilogy spent more and more time away from their old stomping ground, and we saw them intermittently when they crossed back over in pursuit of buffalo. About a month ago, it was reported that the one Trilogy male was seen alone, calling for two days straight. This was after his brother was seen in very poor condition after not recovering from wounds. Things were not looking promising for him. Then, last week, one Trilogy male was seen crossing through the property, moving quickly and without any intention to show his presence. Only days later, the Mapoza males were discovered, as shown in our video and photos, mating with the Breakaway lionesses. Is this the end of the Trilogy? With only one male left, he has no leg to stand on against an up and coming coalition like the Mapozas, and would be wise to move off. What lies ahead for this male is a possible nomadic lifestyle, or attempting to take over a pride where there is no existing dominant male. He might fight for territory, and this might kill him, but he might succeed and take over – we can only theorise what could lie ahead, but it is unlikely we will see this male on his old territory again. What will our future hold with the two Mapoza males in charge? We’re excited for the future of the Klaserie lions!  *This image is copyright of its original author
From Tintswalo Safari Lodge
Safari update On the afternoon of the 25th, we didn't find any predators, but did track the Mbiri pride to the catwalk west area. The general game viewing was very good. yesterday morning, we woke up with the Mbiri pride around the lodge. They were found on drive close to the staff village. The Nharhu pride and both thanda Impi male Lions were found with a Buffalo kill on Helens road. Yesterday afternoon, the Nharhu pride was relocated on helens road. A female leopard and sub-adult (we couldn't identify), was found on foot road. The Mbiri pride killed a Buffalo close to Xigamba Pan. A Wild dog was also seen close to Main Dam. Another female Leopard was also found on Ndlulamiti road, it looked like the Sable bridge female. This morning, the Mbiri pride was found on Konkoni quarry. The settled down close to Zebra pan. A new unidentified male leopard was also found on Ngala loop. Sizanani  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
The older Mapoza male. Credits to Kambaku Lodges.
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Mapoza males, credits to Kambaku Lodges.
One was with a lioness from the Giraffe pride while the other was with two lionesses from the Ross breakaway pride.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
Karl van der Westhuizen:
The big Mohlabetsi Male - A cat in his prime! He's become such a boss over the last 2 years, and takes nonsense from no other cat on this reserve! He's definitely got my respect as a big male Lion, and ticks all the boxes when it comes to doing his job! I took this picture of him at one incredible sighting. All the Mohlabetsi Males were present, two females, two buffalo killed, vultures all around and even a very brave Black-backed Jackal in the thick of it. His colours are just crazy in this photo.  *This image is copyright of its original author
Xantima and Hondo (aka Warlord)relaxing after feasting on a waterbuck, full pride and full bellies! #angelassafaricamp
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Does anyone recognise this good looking fellow? He is the new dominant male in the East Block of Klaserie. Seen him a few times but always alone.
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Credits to Kambaku Lodges.
The Mapoza males were with the Ross breakaway lionesses. Pics of the older male.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
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