There’s something special and deeply moving about being near a lion when it roars. The sound resonates through the entire vehicle, creating a sensation as if the sound is travelling through you, causing your chest to reverberate.
We set out in the afternoon to spend time with the Kambula Pride, hoping they would become active. The presence of the full complement of lions, including the 13 youngsters, was encouraging, suggesting they might soon start moving about. Secretly, in the back of our minds, we hoped that, since they were not with the Ndzhenga Males, they might call out in an attempt to rendezvous with the dominant males.
As the sun began to set and temperatures dropped, the lions predictably began to stir and move around. Grooming and playful interactions were enough to satisfy us until the distant roars of one of the Ndzhenga Males triggered the entire pride to unleash a full-blown roar right next to our vehicle.
In this captivating moment, we are reminded of the primal beauty and undeniable majesty of these iconic predators. So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the magic of the African wilderness as we bring you closer than ever to the incredible world of the Kambula Pride.
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Lion happy times, spectacular
Wow!!! As you say Sean, being close by to lions roaring is a truly phenomenal experience but on a Sunday afternoon at home, watching your video with the sound turned right up is pretty amazing too!
2 questions for you – do you think lions can identify a specific individual roaring? And can you tell the difference if it’s a male or female roaring?
Stunning Sean! On a side note, and apologies if I missed something, but I haven’t heard anything about the Skorro male as of late. Any updates? Thanks!
The earth shakes at the powerful sound of lions! Absolutely amazing! A large pride roaring is an ultimate experience! Thank you
Sean..good stuff as usual…nothing like a male lion roar…especially at night and especially in a tented lodge…keep your video’s coming. Thanks, Jim
Amazing sounds from the roaring lions. Thank you Sean for sharing.
Oh my goodness Sean that sound of them roaring is awesome. It goes right through you. Loved the way they run and play with each other. That male lion is very impressive and huge as well.
Pure safari bliss: the roar of lions that overwhelms your senses, especially when the males call, the loving moments between the females as they groom one another and watching the cubs as they rumble, tumble, ‘attack’ with each other and their mothers. Fantastic Sunday video Sean!
What a great video, Sean!
Being next to lions who are roaring is really awe- inspiring. Fantastic to see how the lions, old and young of this pride are playing with each other and roaring to their hearts’ content. Wonderful! I love being next to lions in the dusk of an evening when they roar. It really resonates through one’s whole body . So fantastic.
Incredible viewing Sean! It is so amazing how far those lion roars carry. And we agree that the males are probably looking for a free meal!
Loved the little guy roaring most!!!