Early into the third morning of our latest visit to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, we happened upon a pride of lions on the bank of the Hluhluwe River at a spot called Sitezi. Most members of the pride quickly walked past, but at the rear of the family were three teenage males with boundless energy! They had great fun, and so were we watching them with cameras clicking away.

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)

Playful lions along the Hluhluwe River (photo by Joubert)