Water, finally …
For the last few weeks we had proper rainfalls (over 125 mm) and most of the waterholes at Thanda Safari are now filling up nicely! The small picture shows a herd of Buffalo… Continue reading
Tag Archive: lion
A Rough Meal
When food is plentiful and the kill is large a pride of Lions will feed without a lot of fuss. But if the carcass is small and there are many Lions it can… Continue reading
2 Month Old
During yesterday morning’s game drive we spotted the newest additions to the Thanda South Pride of Lions (seen for the first time, ever). The mother must have introduced the two cubs (+/- 2… Continue reading
Fun, Games and Horns!
Lions are incredible hunters; whilst their group success rate is about 30% they often kill even when not hungry and are fairly indiscriminate. Their immense power and sheer presence have made them a… Continue reading
New Arrivals!
It is always a very special moment when new Lion cubs are seen for the first time. After the mother gives birth she keeps the newborns away from her pride and the rest… Continue reading
Tidy drinking!
Researchers analyzed the way cats lap and found that felines of all sizes take advantage of a perfect balance between two physical forces (gravity and inertia). This Lioness gave a perfect demonstration of this… Continue reading
Below the Lodge
The Thanda Safari Lodge is located at a beautiful spot on the side of a hill, overlooking a waterhole in the valley. Many animals can be spotted either passing the waterhole on a nearby road… Continue reading
Caught in headlights!
Lions having a drink at one of Thanda Safari’s waterholes. The thrill of night drive! Pictures by Christian Sperka – Resident Wildlife Photographer – Thanda Safari Never miss a message from Thanda! Sign… Continue reading
The Sun, The Moon and a Giraffe
At this time of the year the moon rises very early and is visible above the horizon before the sun has set. So both sun and moon provided the backdrop for these two… Continue reading
The neighbours found our cat
Young male Lions face a lot of challenges past the age of about 18 months when they are pushed out of the pride by the dominant male. This young male was driven away… Continue reading