Staying at the Ezulwini Game Lodges certainly has its perks in terms of game viewing. Getting up close to the big cats of the Balule Nature Reserve is one of these perks. Rangers possess the knowledge and skills to follow lion prides closely; and are pretty talented when it comes to tracking large predators. They also have incredible skills when it comes to driving game viewer vehicles and can navigate tough terrain in order to “drop anchor” in prime game viewing spots.
Over the past few days, the Ezulwini team have been rewarded with awe-inspiring sightings of lions. The Olifants West Pride sightings seemed to be particularly dominant at the beginning of this week. The vehicles managed to get close to the Olifants West Pride on three occasions, providing guests with incredible close up photographic opportunities.
The Olifants West Pride of lions comprises 3 adult lionesses, 1 dominant male and 6 cubs. The cubs are nearing the sub-adult stage which will be interesting in terms of lion pride dynamics. When the testosterone of the young males kicks in, we may have a few showdowns on our hands. The Olifants West Pride seem to congregate in the south of the reserve and this is where we’ve seen them during the course of this week.
The Balule Pride, the River Pride and the Olifants West Pride – which pride will Ezulwini see next?
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