![We all love a happy ending, and last week we were confronted with the possibility of losing one of the Ross Breakaway lionesses, only to discover both lionesses well and side-by-side over the weekend and again this morning. This is how the story went… Last week, Africa on Foot guide, Greg Moran, found the older of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DSC_2479-370x275.jpg "Breakaway Lionesses Reunite!")
Breakaway Lionesses Reunite!
We all love a happy ending, and last week we were confronted with the possibility of losing one of the Ross Breakaway lionesses, only to discover both lionesses well and side-by-side[…]
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![This morning’s game drive at nThambo Tree Camp was a spectacular affair of wildlife, and we reckon the highlight of the safari was seeing the Mapoza male lions with the Ross Breakaway lionesses feeding on a fresh buffalo kill! These well known females were on the social media news most recently when they lost a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Em-Gatland-9305-370x275.jpg "Bellies Full of Buffalo for Mapoza and Breakaway Lions")
Bellies Full of Buffalo for Mapoza and Breakaway Lions
This morning’s game drive at nThambo Tree Camp was a spectacular affair of wildlife, and we reckon the highlight of the safari was seeing the Mapoza male lions with the[…]
![This morning’s safari activities at Africa on Foot began extra early when everyone in camp was woken up by an animal commotion at 04h30! The unmistakable sound of a buffalo in distress bellowed through the darkness, while the determined growls of lions making a kill added to the frightening calls. Quick as a flash, the […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_1204-370x275.jpg "Lions Kill Buffalo while Guests Witness from Treehouse")
Lions Kill Buffalo while Guests Witness from Treehouse
This morning’s safari activities at Africa on Foot began extra early when everyone in camp was woken up by an animal commotion at 04h30! The unmistakable sound of a buffalo[…]
![These endearing photos taken of the Ross Breakaway lionesses show their softer side, while an image of one of the females baring her teeth shows her true colours… They are wild cats, of course, and they survive on live prey, but their bond as sisters appears to be unbreakable. We have watched them over the years as they […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/EM-GATLAND-25-of-85-370x275.jpg "Ross Breakaway Lionesses: #BestFriendsForever")
Ross Breakaway Lionesses: #BestFriendsForever
These endearing photos taken of the Ross Breakaway lionesses show their softer side, while an image of one of the females baring her teeth shows her true colours… They are wild cats,[…]
![The location of the lion kill was full of activity yesterday afternoon. With hyenas getting into position to get a piece the buffalo carcass, we were anticipating a bit of snarling from both the Ross Breakaways and the clan of scavengers, but what we weren’t anticipating was the arrival of a pack of wild dogs! […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lion-charge-black-and-white-370x275.jpg "Lions Chase Hyenas & Wild Dogs Off Their Kill")
Lions Chase Hyenas & Wild Dogs Off Their Kill
The location of the lion kill was full of activity yesterday afternoon. With hyenas getting into position to get a piece the buffalo carcass, we were anticipating a bit of[…]
![Guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp witnessed the true power of the Ross Breakaway lionesses after watching them feast on a large female buffalo today. These two are adept warthog hunters, and second to that, they’ve been on the scene of many buffalo kills. Often, these kills are aided by the strength […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aof-2-370x275.jpg "Ross Breakaway Lioness Beaten Up by Hercules Pride")
Ross Breakaway Lioness Beaten Up by Hercules Pride
Guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp witnessed the true power of the Ross Breakaway lionesses after watching them feast on a large female buffalo today. These two[…]
![The Klaserie is desperate for rain, as is the rest of South Africa. During this time of unusual drought, the creatures of Kruger gravitate towards reliable sources of water, so it’s no surprise that Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp found this lone bull elephant drinking from Jason’s Dam. He was accompanied by a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lioness-looking-up-370x275.jpg "All in a Morning Spent on Safari in Klaserie!")
All in a Morning Spent on Safari in Klaserie!
The Klaserie is desperate for rain, as is the rest of South Africa. During this time of unusual drought, the creatures of Kruger gravitate towards reliable sources of water, so[…]
![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[…]
![The Ross Breakaway lion cubs are quite the sensation around Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. After a few days of quiet concern for the cubs’ wellbeing, the two 6-week olds have been having a whale of a time playing together out in the open. The two lionesses are so habituated to the game […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC_4506_Fotor-1-370x275.jpg "VIDEO: Lion cub caught playing with lioness’ tail")
VIDEO: Lion cub caught playing with lioness’ tail
The Ross Breakaway lion cubs are quite the sensation around Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. After a few days of quiet concern for the cubs’ wellbeing, the two[…]
![We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to show our guests what the wild is all about. It’s a responsibility and a privilege. Any game ranger and guide would agree. Each day there is something new to see, and we might not always see what we expect, but when we are watching lions stalking […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_0185-2-370x275.jpg "nThambo in the middle of the action during a lion kill")
nThambo in the middle of the action during a lion kill
We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to show our guests what the wild is all about. It’s a responsibility and a privilege. Any game ranger and guide would[…]