![We seem to have plenty of scavenger sightings in conjunction with our big cat sightings. I guess that’s just the nature of the beast! Cats are always on the hunt for food and scavengers are always waiting in the wings to pick up available scraps and dine out on carrion. Scavengers serve a vital role […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIPnthambohyena-370x275.jpg "Week in Pictures: Big Cats and Scavengers")
Week in Pictures: Big Cats and Scavengers
We seem to have plenty of scavenger sightings in conjunction with our big cat sightings. I guess that’s just the nature of the beast! Cats are always on the hunt[…]
Posts tagged “ Lions”
![The Mohlabetsi Pride has been seen regularly in the last week on safari with Ezulwini River Lodge and Billy’s Lodge. This usually large pride of lions has been seen in fragmented parts, and we’ve seen two groups lately – one of 3 lionesses and cubs, and another of 4 lionesses and 1 young male. Even […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_0346-370x275.jpg "Two Halves of the Mohlabetsi Lion Pride")
Two Halves of the Mohlabetsi Lion Pride
The Mohlabetsi Pride has been seen regularly in the last week on safari with Ezulwini River Lodge and Billy’s Lodge. This usually large pride of lions has been seen in[…]
![There is such a dense population of cats surrounding Umkumbe Safari Lodge, each lion pride and leopard with their distinct character and story to tell. Their stories are all knitted together, with long and dramatic histories. The fights, the birth of cubs, the splintering of lion prides and the solitary lifestyle of leopards makes for an incredible intricate big […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SouthernCubs-370x275.jpg "Umkumbe Big Cat Catch-up: Lion Cubs & Leopards")
Umkumbe Big Cat Catch-up: Lion Cubs & Leopards
There is such a dense population of cats surrounding Umkumbe Safari Lodge, each lion pride and leopard with their distinct character and story to tell. Their stories are all knitted together, with long[…]
![So you’ve booked your safari at Ezulwini Game Lodges and you’ve decided that lions are a definite “must see” while in Africa. Being the ultimate super-predator, seeing a pride of Panthera leo in the wild is a memory that remains etched in your mind long after your safari is over. Before departing for the ultimate safari in the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_02031-370x275.jpg "Know Before You Go : 3 Facts About Lions at Ezulwini")
Know Before You Go : 3 Facts About Lions at Ezulwini
So you’ve booked your safari at Ezulwini Game Lodges and you’ve decided that lions are a definite “must see” while in Africa. Being the ultimate super-predator, seeing a pride of Panthera leo[…]
![The Ross Pride Breakaway females still hold pride of place in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and the Timbavati Game Reserve; and prove time and time again to be a formidable force within the reserves. The Klaserie is their turf and those who dare cross their land are in for a potential showdown. These are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/RossLioness4-370x275.jpg "Guests on Walk Spot Ross Pride Breakaway Lionesses")
Guests on Walk Spot Ross Pride Breakaway Lionesses
The Ross Pride Breakaway females still hold pride of place in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and the Timbavati Game Reserve; and prove time and time again to be a[…]
![If you’ve been a fan of the lions of the Klaserie, you’ll remember the Good. He was part of a coalition of 3 males we knew as the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and eventually, the Good and the Bad became the leaders of the legendary Ross Pride! These two majestic male lions dominated the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC_0410-370x275.jpg "The Good Feasts with the Ross Pride")
The Good Feasts with the Ross Pride
If you’ve been a fan of the lions of the Klaserie, you’ll remember the Good. He was part of a coalition of 3 males we knew as the Good, the[…]
![Maslow’s hierarchy of needs states that humans are motivated by basic physiological needs, one of which is food. This certainly rings true in the animal kingdom – the fight for food and survival is tough. Only the strong survive! On Saturday night, the hungry Ross Pride lionesses satisfied one of their primary needs by taking […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/RossKillAOF-370x275.jpg "Ross Pride Breakaway Lionesses FINALLY Find a Meal")
Ross Pride Breakaway Lionesses FINALLY Find a Meal
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs states that humans are motivated by basic physiological needs, one of which is food. This certainly rings true in the animal kingdom – the fight for[…]
![Last night brought some exciting lion activity that was about 800m away from a head on collision! The Hercules Pride ventured out of their usually hidden territory, and we know from experience that they remain as unnoticed as possible. Coming from the other direction (we are assuming Northern Klaserie) a pride of 8 unknown lions arrived […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Cubs-on-kill-4_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Unknown lions almost clash with Hercules Pride")
Unknown lions almost clash with Hercules Pride
Last night brought some exciting lion activity that was about 800m away from a head on collision! The Hercules Pride ventured out of their usually hidden territory, and we know[…]
![The Klaserie is desperate for rain, as is the rest of South Africa. During this time of unusual drought, the creatures of Kruger gravitate towards reliable sources of water, so it’s no surprise that Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp found this lone bull elephant drinking from Jason’s Dam. He was accompanied by a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lioness-looking-up-370x275.jpg "All in a Morning Spent on Safari in Klaserie!")
All in a Morning Spent on Safari in Klaserie!
The Klaserie is desperate for rain, as is the rest of South Africa. During this time of unusual drought, the creatures of Kruger gravitate towards reliable sources of water, so[…]
![We know the Trilogy males, we know the Ross Pride, and we know the Ross split-off prides, being the Ross Breakaway females and the Hercules Pride. We can count on any and all of these prides to make an appearance on our immediate traverse regularly as all of their territories criss cross the area, while […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EBP11-370x275.jpg "New Lions Seen on Game Drive in Klaserie")
New Lions Seen on Game Drive in Klaserie
We know the Trilogy males, we know the Ross Pride, and we know the Ross split-off prides, being the Ross Breakaway females and the Hercules Pride. We can count on[…]