This past trip was quite exceptional for the number of lion sightings that we had. And not just seeing lions doing what they do best, sleeping in the shade, but interesting interactions between the pride: playing, feeding, mating and a pride on the move towards the sounds of a nearby herd of buffalo.
A female greeting a young male lion as the pride got on the move after beating the heat of the day in the shade. Klaserie Sands Game Reserve, South Africa. April, 2024.A male lion on the move in the early morning in Chobe Game Reserve, Botswana. April, 2024.Our amazing guide, Miss B, found this lioness and her cubs behind a washroom facility at a picnic site. There were groups of people enjoying their morning coffee break not far away from this spot. It was an amazing sighting, but also a great reminder to always pay attention in the bush, and only go on foot to areas that have been inspected by the guides and deemed safe. Chobe Game Reserve, Botswana. April, 2024.This lion cub could be in need of a dentist after chewing and playing with a metal directional sign that was pulled from a road marker. Savute Game Reserve, Botswana.April, 2024.A pair of lions in between bouts of mating. Savute Game Reserve, Botswana. April, 2024.A young lion with a full belly at sunrise. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. April, 2024.A pair of lions each feeding on a warthog head. These two were both very keen on keeping the prize, and remained locked in place like this the entire time we were at the sighting. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. April, 2024.A group of lions on the move, followed by one of the other vehicles from our group. This was an amazing afternoon and evening in the bush, and its one where the photos don’t do justice to how wonderful the sightings were and how much fun it was. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. April, 2024.This is the same group of lions as the image above, gathering prior to crossing to the other side of the channel, in towards a large herd of buffalo. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. April, 2024.
