The last 3 days have been truly great safari days. The previous days were muted, because of the extreme weather conditions, but this week’s sightings were amazing, quite frankly.

We saw the lions three times, over three days, as they move around on the Southern portion of the reserve, on the Moditlo part of the conservancy. The youngsters are trying to boss around the guides, and they have developed quite an attitude as of late. It makes for interesting sightings, but overall, they are very relaxed around the vehicles, and the male lion is pretty much sleepy all the time. He rules unopposed, and he knows it. No sweat there.

But we saw so much more. Here below a warthog family, which is a staple sighting on our reserve. The little ones have grown up a lot by now, and in about a year, they will set out on their own.

And then of course this beautiful cheetah sighting, right in the bush. He was very relaxed, as he is used to being seen and observed. This is the sort of sightings that make me jealous that I wasn’t out there to see for myself. What a sighting!

Uyai managed this superb photo of a squirrel right on top of a tree. Priceless.

We also saw zebras (in fact we seem to be seeing them more and more) …

… and rutting impala, they are getting ready for the next mating season.