Posts by Andrew Iles

The third-last day of September was overcast and cool, and it was clear that some significant wet weather was just around the corner. As had been the daily pattern during the preceding week, the Bateleur guests were fortunate to find themselves following the Sark Pride during a guided game drive in the Timbavati Private Nature…

The open safari vehicle slowed as the guide spotted a magnificent male lion and a beautiful lioness resting in the early morning African sunshine. At first, the pair appeared relaxed, seemingly oblivious to the vehicle’s presence. However, it soon became apparent that the lioness was displaying signs of being receptive to mating, offering a fascinating…