As the seasons began to change and the rain dried up, the bush started to wither away, grasses went from bright green to a dull brown and we had the addition of new cubs to the Southern Pride. Nottins female leopard still had two cubs but one was lost to an unknown cause but she managed to fight through and keep the other cub safe. A new cheetah also started to show himself, marking territory as he went along leaving us hoping that this highly endangered cat would stick around and make a new home for himself around the reserve.
by: Richard de Gouveia (Little Bush Camp ranger)
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These are just wonderful! <3
Thank you Debra!!
Beautiful set of photos. How old are the sub-adults now and there still six of them? How many little cubs left and are the adults ok? Seems the lone kruger male is doing a great job?
Walker! They are all alive, two of the sub adults seem to have been ejected from the pride. They are now about 2 and a half maybe a little older. There are only 2 of the last litter of cubs left and two new cubs have joined the pride that belong to floppy ear. All 7 of the females are good except one of them has a bad back leg. Have a wonderful festive season
Absolutely magnificent!
Thanks Ruth
A wonderful collection of images, Richard. Thanks – as always – for sharing them. Deb and I are looking forward to our return in April and catching up on all the goings on there. Have a great New Year… and here’s to more inspirational photos.
Thanks Mark! We look forward to catching up with you soon!! Happy new year!!
unbelievable pictures!You have an amazing talent and an unbelievable eye to capture nature at its best.Your pictures only reinforce my desire to return to sabi sabi. keep them coming.
Thank you for the flattering comment Tino! So glad you enjoyed them! When you guys going to come visit?
Cant be soon enough. I know the world cup is not in south africa any time soon but I may just have to return and experience the next world cup sabi sabi style.
Agreed Tino!!! I have let reservations know so that they can expect your booking
Wonderful photos! Thank you! Makes me feel like I am there still! Headed back to Sabi in May with some newbie’s!! approx 14 .. can’t wait to see their faces when on the drives! Your photos and the website are what has convinced some to come with me and have this experience! (I am a travel professional and can’t wait to send more customers to Sabi! I know you take good care of them and the memories are always more than words can describe!) Thank you again for this year of photos!
Thanks for your comment and the business you send us! I am so glad that the website and social media are helping you and us get more guests!! It is a wonderful place that everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime!!
Fabulous! Thank you. I can’t wait to return to Sabi Sabi.
Jan
Thanks Jan!!