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4 September: Now He’s A Real Lion!
Today was definitely a case of quality over quantity, and as can be seen from the photos, while we didn’t see as much as we have done the last few days, what we saw definitely made up for it! It was a cool
September 2012
10 September: Hlokomela Fund Raising Party
In early September, our local herb garden held its 2nd annual Hlokomela fund raising bush party. This was a highly anticipated event and everyone was thoroughly looking forward to it. The event works as follows: Each of the lodges in the area that
14 September 2012: Rains in the Timbavati!
The last week has delivered some wonderful sightings. Our guests have had some up close and personal encounters with a variety of animals. With the recent rains, the bush is taking on a green tinge as dormant grasses spring back to
Umlani Bushcamp – August 2012
Yet again there has been some exciting times at Umlani! It is always fascinating to witness the dynamics among the animals – not only with the changing season but also between themselves – in particular the territorial animals – and especially the lions.
At the end of the July blog I was talking about the single Machaton cub that had become separated from the pride during the trespassing of two new male lions. Now it seems he has decided to remain alone for the time being as he has been close to his natal pride on a few occasions and we all naturally assumed that he would link up again – but he didn’t! He actually drank out of our waterhole and swimming pool in camp while his pride members were less than a kilometer away – and they never met up as far as we can tell. He is still roaming alone – but clearly fending for himself successfully as he is looking in great condition. In the meantime the two males are clearly looking for a pride takeover. The Machatons have not totally split with the old female and younger lioness with two cubs on and around Umlani property, while the other lioness with two cubs has gone way up north. The future is not looking great for this group. As for the two males – they have started to assert themselves and are currently mating with a Ross pride female – we don’t know what has happened to the Ross males but suspect that they have been intimidated by the new males and scarpered!
