We’ve been absolutely spoilt with cheetah sightings this week – so many that we can’t fit them all into this week’s Virtual Safari. We spend time with a male cheetah moving around on a blustery afternoon in search of prey. After settling on a termite mound to scan the area, his plans are interrupted by a large dazzle of zebra that chase him off.
The Makhatini Female Cheetah and her three cubs have moved further north and east, making the spectacular clearings southeast of Londolozi Camps their home for the past 10 days. Though the numerous impala lambs and wildebeest calves make for easier hunting conditions, this mother still has her work cut out providing for three cubs with hefty appetites. After one successful hunt, we watch as her cubs follow a wake of vultures descending on their kill. The family then feast on the carcass while they can, hoping that the vultures don’t draw in any unwanted competition.
And as a little teaser for next week’s Virtual Safari – a very similar situation with numerous vultures led to an incredibly close call between the cheetah family and the Ntsevu Pride.
The Kambula Lionesses are still showing signs of pregnancy, keeping us in anticipation of cubs any day now.
Lastly, in an exceptional sighting, we find all four Ntsevu/Kambula Males reunited in the deep southwest – the first time I’ve seen these impressive males together in quite a while. Their massive size is truly remarkable. As we enjoy a stunning sunset, we all agree to give right of way to a large elephant bull in musth, before watching as another smaller elephant bull chases the lions off into the dusk.
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