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Big 5 Standoff in the Timbavati: Lions, Elephants and a Leopard
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…
Read MoreA Lion’s Passion: Lion Mating Behaviour in the Timbavati
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…
Read MoreThe Sark Breakaway Pride: A New Generation of Lions in the Timbavati
How the Sark Breakaway Pride split, survived a male takeover and raised seven lion cubs in the Timbavati, plus a week of wild dog, leopard and elephant sightings at Bateleur.
Read MoreThe Silent Assassin of the Skies: A Martial Eagle Hunt in the Timbavati
A Martial Eagle, Africa’s largest eagle, takes a Swainson’s spurfowl on a Timbavati game drive, plus a week of lion, leopard and cheetah sightings at Bateleur Safari Camp.
Read MoreAn Encounter at Dusk
A musth elephant bull charges a game drive in the Timbavati. Plus September sightings: wild dogs, lion prides, leopards and cheetahs at Bateleur Safari Camp.
Read MoreA spotted guest at dinner
A leopard walks into the firelight in the Timbavati — plus a week of Bateleur sightings: six leopards, lion cubs, wild dogs and a pangolin.
Read MoreGearing up – Timbavati’s Conservation efforts!
In June 2019, Timbavati’s anti-poaching unit completed a four-day firearms course run by Bateleur founder Andreas Liebenberg and Ninpo Firearms Training Centre — rifle craft, tracking and small-team tactics, so the rangers guarding this reserve are better equipped to do it safely.
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