![Em Gatland has flooded our folders with images of the recent lion cub sightings at Chacma Bush Camp. Of the hundreds of images of cubs, there are a handful that we’ve deemed Instagram-worthy. Let’s face it thought, most of em’s images are “Instagrammable“, but these cub images are bound to take social media by storm. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cubs12-370x275.jpg "Our Top 14 Most Instagrammable Lion Cub Images from Chacma")
Our Top 14 Most Instagrammable Lion Cub Images from Chacma
Em Gatland has flooded our folders with images of the recent lion cub sightings at Chacma Bush Camp. Of the hundreds of images of cubs, there are a handful that[…]
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![Lion cubs are fragile, bumbling cats with a high mortality rate in the wild. They’re born completely helpless and require protection and guidance from their mother until they’re old enough to leave their den site, which generally happens at 3 months old. This is when they’re ready to be introduced to their powerful birth pride. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/KudyelaCubs1-370x275.jpg "10 Lion Cubs Spotted While on Game Drive with Ezulwini")
10 Lion Cubs Spotted While on Game Drive with Ezulwini
Lion cubs are fragile, bumbling cats with a high mortality rate in the wild. They’re born completely helpless and require protection and guidance from their mother until they’re old enough[…]
![It’s not uncommon to witness our youngsters pushing boundaries and engaging in playful antics that, more often than not, ends in tears. The foolish behaviour of our species is no different to the array of wildlife that makes up our animal kingdom. Playtime is healthy for development and is more than just fun – even if it […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ChacmaOwlLions-370x275.jpg "Chacma Lion Cubs Play with Barn Owl and No One Gives a Hoot")
Chacma Lion Cubs Play with Barn Owl and No One Gives a Hoot
It’s not uncommon to witness our youngsters pushing boundaries and engaging in playful antics that, more often than not, ends in tears. The foolish behaviour of our species is no[…]
![What could be more exciting than a fresh batch of lion cubs? Not very much! The top discovery of the weekend has to be the breaking news of the new Ross Breakaway cubs. With all the superb lion action taking place in the Klaserie, from the Hercules Pride, to the Mapozas, we’ve had enough to keep our […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0052-370x275.jpg "BREAKING: 3 New Lion Cubs for Ross Breakaway Lionesses!")
BREAKING: 3 New Lion Cubs for Ross Breakaway Lionesses!
What could be more exciting than a fresh batch of lion cubs? Not very much! The top discovery of the weekend has to be the breaking news of the new Ross Breakaway[…]
![The newest additions to the Southern Pride/Charleston union are these two 6-week old cubs, and guests at Umkumbe Safari Lodge have just enjoyed their most uninterrupted sighting of them at a recent buffalo kill on the traverse. The Southern Pride lionesses, including Floppy Ear – the cubs’ mother, were joined by one of the Charleston […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DSC0090-370x275.jpg "Southern Pride Lions & Their Two New Cubs")
Southern Pride Lions & Their Two New Cubs
The newest additions to the Southern Pride/Charleston union are these two 6-week old cubs, and guests at Umkumbe Safari Lodge have just enjoyed their most uninterrupted sighting of them at[…]
![We think it’s time for another lion pride update from the Sabi Sand. This time we’re not delivering the guts and glory tales of gory kills and blushing moments of lions mating. Today we bring you photos of tawny bundles of lion cubs, specifically the new Sabi Sand lion cubs that have breathed new life […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cubs-370x275.jpg "Sabi Sand Lion Cubs Put on a Show for Umkumbe Rangers")
Sabi Sand Lion Cubs Put on a Show for Umkumbe Rangers
We think it’s time for another lion pride update from the Sabi Sand. This time we’re not delivering the guts and glory tales of gory kills and blushing moments of[…]
![The Mohlabetsi Pride has been seen regularly in the last week on safari with Ezulwini River Lodge and Billy’s Lodge. This usually large pride of lions has been seen in fragmented parts, and we’ve seen two groups lately – one of 3 lionesses and cubs, and another of 4 lionesses and 1 young male. Even […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_0346-370x275.jpg "Two Halves of the Mohlabetsi Lion Pride")
Two Halves of the Mohlabetsi Lion Pride
The Mohlabetsi Pride has been seen regularly in the last week on safari with Ezulwini River Lodge and Billy’s Lodge. This usually large pride of lions has been seen in[…]
![Nature can be terribly harsh, and as we’ve said from the beginning, we value each sighting with the lion cubs knowing that they face danger at every turn. Sadly, this weekend, the cubs met their fate when they had a run-in with the Hercules Pride. It was over quickly, which is a mercy in itself. These are […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/MG_7548-370x275.jpg "Hercules Pride kills the Ross Breakaway lion cubs")
Hercules Pride kills the Ross Breakaway lion cubs
Nature can be terribly harsh, and as we’ve said from the beginning, we value each sighting with the lion cubs knowing that they face danger at every turn. Sadly, this weekend, the[…]
![There’s been a short silence after a celebratory overload of lion cub updates involving our first sighting of the two little males, the gut-wrenching moment one almost got trampled by a buffalo, their worrying separation from their mother, the oh-so-cute display they put on playing with a lioness’ tail, and then the first time we spotted […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lioness-and-cub-awake_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Catch up with Ross Breakaway lion cubs")
Catch up with Ross Breakaway lion cubs
There’s been a short silence after a celebratory overload of lion cub updates involving our first sighting of the two little males, the gut-wrenching moment one almost got trampled by a[…]
![The Ross Breakaway lion cubs have grown to 2 months old, and we love seeing them looking well fed and healthy! They are both male cubs, and they engage in a lot of wobbly wrestling, which is something they will continue to do throughout their lives. Lions have a close social bond, and they use […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC_4619_Fotor-370x275.jpg "Ross lionesses and cubs on a buffalo kill")
Ross lionesses and cubs on a buffalo kill
The Ross Breakaway lion cubs have grown to 2 months old, and we love seeing them looking well fed and healthy! They are both male cubs, and they engage in[…]