The Kings of Kruger.
She was surveying her domain.
Lions have no fear of people. Although we were in our vehicle here, the window was rolled down and there was nothing stopping them from taking a swipe at us. However, we heard that the smell of the petroleum covers the human scent. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but the lions certainly weren’t fazed by our presence.
This gives a little better perspective on the lions just walking down the road, oblivious to the humans.
Intently watching the grass…
This cub was very distraught. He got separated from the rest of the pride and was trying to find them quickly.
Standing tall.
This is NOT the perspective you want to see a lion approaching you from.
On the prowl.
Man, it’s tough being a lion.
Such powerful creatures.
These guys look like food. Yum.
More kudu on the rock.
We always loved watching the elephants.
Back on another night game drive, we came across one of the most universally reviled animals … the spotted hyena. Our guide told us that someone had been killed by a group of them that week.
The night made them seem that much more sinister. I know it’s being anthropomorphic, but that is what it appeared.
Their gait is so ungainly.
Unlike the lions, these animals definitely knew we were there.
Well, that is the end of our safari. It was a great experience. Many moments of excitement mixed with long stretches where we could just talk, drive slow and enjoy being together. All in all, it was wonderful and I highly recommend the experience.
Up next will be one final post on South Africa … more images from Cape Town.
So, until then…
–Jim
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