Within this week’s Virtual Safari we enjoy another incredible sighting of the Nhlanguleni Female and one of her cubs. For the entire time we were there we only ever saw one cub, which got us thinking about whether the other one is still alive. It is too early to panic as within a litter of cubs you can often have one that is a lot more nervous than the other and reluctant to come out of hiding with anything foreign nearby. Nonetheless, we thoroughly enjoy our time watching the mother and cub on some boulders.
We then spend some time with all four Ndzhenga Males as they spend the entire afternoon and evening roaring. This is the first time all four Ndzhenga Males have been together since they first arrived on Londolozi. Difficult to actually follow and keep track of which one is which in the dark, we absolutely loved every second of being surrounded by four male lions constantly calling.
Enjoy this Week’s Virtual Safari…
Initially skittish she spent a lot of time in the Sand River, now relaxed she makes up the majority of leopard viewing west of camp.
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Sean, that was fabulous, brought tears to my eyes. You must been have smiling from ear to ear when you filmed Nhlanguleni and her cub – I defy anyone to watch that and not go aaah, it was right off the top of the cuteness scale.
And then the total contrast of the Ndzhenga males roaring; time to turn the volume on my desktop right up!
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Thank you so much, Suzanne. It was such a phenomenal sighting of the mother and her cub I just wished it could have carried on for longer. You definitely need to have the volume turned up for the Ndzhenga Males sighting.
Hello Sean, I really enjoy your virtuella safari this week! Always very good! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Ann. I am glad you enjoy the Virtual Safaris.
Thank you for a wonderful round up Sean. Very special to spend time with the Nhlanguleni female and her cub…I certainly hope that the other cub is still around?! Super to see all four lions together again too and what a chorus they put on for you to end your day, fabulous 🙏🏻❤️
You are most welcome, Cally. I am glad you enjoyed it. I am hoping that the other cub is still around I think it is, it was just shy.
Thanks for the chorus presented by the Ndhzenga males. They’re a formidable group and it’s good to know that all four are still around. I know they are known as the N’wawishaka in SabiSabi and fathered the Southern Pride, so is is reasonable to assume they are responsible for two prides now, since they’ve been seen with the Ntsevu females? And what has become of the Mhagene pride since the Othawa male was killed? It seems the Avocas are still with the Nkuhuma females….
Nhlanguleni seems quite calm while her cub plays around, but my fingers are crossed that the other one is safe. With nomad males roaming the area, who knows. Any further sightings of Mashaba and her two cubs?
Terrific virtual safari this week!
The Ndzhenga Males have been making a name for themselves. As far as I am aware they do cover two prides of females. They have got 11 cubs with the Styx pride in the south and then have recently taken over the Ntsevu Pride and have been mating with some of the females.
I believe that the Mhangeni Pride have been spending time further south and west. Yes, the Northern Avoca Males spend their time with the Nkuhuma Pride.
Poetic, relaxing and sweet Mum with her cub! I do hope that the other pops out sooner or later. The sound of male lions roaring is the most powerful in nature! They look really impressive with their beautiful mane. Beautiful light at sunset. Really great video
Thank you so much, Francesca.
Hi Sean, that was an awesome video of the Ndhzenga male lions and hearing them roaring. Gosh it is so load and I’m sure it goes right through you being so close to them there. The Nhlanguleni female and her cub is just the best, hope her other cub is still alive and will come out next time you see them. Cub to gorgeous for words.
Thank you so much, Valmai. It is amazing to be that close to male lions when they call. I loved the time with the Nhlangulnei Female and her cub.
Watching cats is always great and entertaining. This tiny leopard cub is so sweet. I do hope that its sibling is still alive.
The lions’ calls are really awesome. certainly the most impressive sounds of the bush.
I hope it does survive. The Nhlanguleni Female is doing well so far. I do love the call of a male lion.
That was some spine tingling roars!! Loved it! Thanks!
Indeed they were giving it their all.
A nice drive Sean. Loved the wee cubbie. Also, you were treated to a lion concert – very vocal boys. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Leonie. The cub was very cute and the male lions were incredibly vocal.
Thank you for a lovely vlog again, those little cubs are so special with their blue eyes and wobbly feet……..
You are most welcome, Irene.
Loved the cute cub energy verses the quiet resting Moms presence. The lion roar chorus from all four of the Ndzhenga is also pretty great! 🙏🏻
Thank you so much, Marcia. It was so amazing to be in both of those sightings.