Cheetahs make a close escape

Cheetahs are becoming, well no, they have become almost a “staple” sighting on our reserve now. We see them 2-3 times every week now, and I don’t remember a single week for months that we wouldn’t have found them at least once. That’s a truly remarkable development. These two brothers were born on our reserve and they are very unbothered by the presence of game drivers. So if you are interested in seeing this rarest of all cats, then there is yet another reason to visit us. If you are staying 5-7 nights here, then you will see them, that’s quasi guaranteed.

So we saw them again 2 days ago, in the North of the reserve, near the Khaya Ndlovu portion of the conservancy. Uyai managed some amazing shots (see below!). All of a sudden, a lioness emerged from the thick bush and chased after one of the two cheetahs. Gone they were! Our guests were stunned by what had just happened within a flick of a second. Uyai and Mike were worried that one of them might have gotten killed by the lioness. To all our relief, we saw them both again yesterday, so they live to tell yet another tale. Great news, way to go!

Heart-melting, really ...
Heart-melting, really …
Iconic cheetah pose
Iconic cheetah pose
Totally priceless!
Totally priceless!