Whenever we tour our country’s premier conservation areas the magnificent Lion is usually at or near the top of our guests’ wish lists, and in this respect our Manyeleti Magic photographic safari at the end of June certainly did not disappoint. We can reflect on some terrific encounters with the King of Beasts!
Lions after dark, surveying a nearby herd of wildebeest using a termite mound as a lookout point.
Being out of camp at first light gave us and our guests the best chance of finding lions on the move; still active before the warmer parts of the day lulls them into a sleepy mood which doesn’t provide the best photographic opportunities. As an added bonus the golden light of early morning, just as the sun rises above the tree tops of the savanna, really shows the lions off in a most regal glow!
On our final excursion from Buffelshoek, on the day that our 2024 Manyeleti Magic photographic safari concluded, we were treated to one of the most memorable lion sightings you could ever hope for. In a large clearing we came across a notorious group of lions consisting of three brothers with a very close bond, their half-brother and a half-sister which had broken away from a pride in neighbouring Sabi Sands and were now roaming across Manyeleti and adjacent reserves resulting in some nervous tension with the prides currently staking claim to those territories. The beautiful males and their very imposing female sibling gave us a show that we will all be thinking about for a long time to come!
It is experiences like this that will continue to call us back to Manyeleti and we’re already taking bookings for our 2025 Manyeleti Magic Photographic Safari and Workshop, to be conducted out of Buffelshoek Camp again in June of next year in conjunction with Hannes Rossouw Photography. Contact us if you’d like to join this one, or if you and a group of family and friends are keen to do something similar on other dates we’d be very glad to accommodate you!
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Asof hulle betaal word, né ☺️
Wat ‘n ongelooflike gesig! Soveel leeus bymekaar! Moes ‘n wonderlike ervaring gewees het Dries!
Beslis een van die redes waarom Manyeleti so n fantastiese bestemming vir n foto-safari is, Aletta. En hulle speel so mooi saam vir die kamera!
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One of the most awesome sounds on the planet that, Gavin!
Lions in action are wonderful to see; inactive lions are less so. While you have a great collection of photographs here, my prize goes to your header 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thanks very much, Anne! Those Kambula “Bruisers” were particularly impressive!
Leeus bly tog maar steeds koninglik(spelling?) Kan goed glo dat om sulke leeus te sien veroorsaak dat jy net weer moet gaan kyk. Baie bly jul het die geleentheid en ook dat jy dit so deel met ons.
Dis n voorreg om dit met julle te deel, Ineke!
They are a most magnificent creature. I cannot imagine what it is like seeing them in person.
It is truly awesome seeing them in the wild, Lois. Come visit us!
I would love to, Dries!