We are absolutely through the roof that we finally got to see the newest additions to the Kambula Pride out in the open!
The day before, we had spent hours with their mother as she feasted alongside two other lionesses and both Ndzhenga Males, tucking into not just one, but two zebra foal carcasses. With her belly full, we were certain she would return to her cubs soon. But as the day faded, she stayed put.
The following morning, determined to see this story through, we returned. Fresh tracks pointed us in the right direction—straight toward the den. And finally, after waiting patiently for weeks, the tiny cubs revealed themselves, tumbling about in the open for a brief but magical moment.
On our way back, we stumbled upon a small herd of elephants indulging in a glorious mud bath—a classic attempt to cool off as the morning heat began to build.
Later, we found the Nkoveni Female on the move—though not with any great urgency. With a full belly and no sign of scent-marking, we guessed she had just finished a meal and was now possibly heading off to find her son. Eventually, she settled in the Maxabene Riverbed, seeking shade and swatting away an infuriating number of small biting flies.
The Nkoveni Young Male had stumbled across a large impala carcass. It seemed unlikely that he had made the kill himself—perhaps the impala had died from natural causes—but either way, the young leopard was determined to claim his prize. Watching him summon every ounce of strength to drag the carcass under cover was an impressive show of power for a leopard barely over a year old.
As the rain poured down, the scene took on an almost cinematic quality—the young male, completely exposed, battling the elements as he fought to secure his meal. A leopard in the rain, showcasing the raw beauty and resilience of the wild. If this young male keeps going at this rate, he is bound to grow into a truly formidable leopard.
Enjoy this Virtual Safari…
Londolozi's most viewed leopard and prolific mother. This gorgeous female has raised multiple cubs to independence.
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