Friday, August 3, 2012

Day Eleven

I have followed the Londolozi blog for about a year in which they share what's happening with the lion prides and leopards. It's like a soap opera and now I'm getting to meet the actors that I feel I've come to know and seeing the show live. 

The one animal I was hoping to see is the Camp Pan male.  He's a huge dominate leopard. Our tracker Jeff found him and we witnessed his bizarre behavior. He tolerated his submissive three year old son to be in his territory and we watched as they both sat on a warthog burrow waiting for the pig to come out.  The son showing his submission and Camp Pan displaying his dominance by rasping and chuffing. Very impressive. 

Today we followed the Young Tailless lioness and two cubs while she looked and called for her sister. They made two river crossings which is rarely seen.  It was action packed for about four hours and then we stopped for hot chocolate and tea. 

The lodge and our rooms are beyond amazing. 

We had a relatively mild game drive after a fantastic breakfast and lunch. Seeing a hyena sitting in mud, waterbuck and the usual.  We stopped for wine then headed home to a beautifully lit bomoa dinner all prepared for only four guests.  

The staff performed their traditional song and dance and we both agreed this day is a highlight.  Very, very special.