leopard cubs exploring the World

Greetings from the bush, and what can we say this is certainly going to be a summer to remember. Due to the strange weather patterns, early rains and then long hot dry spells, the game viewing has continued to provide us with some splendid game viewing options.

After having completed a 6 night birding trip in which we managed well over 300 bird species I had the great privilege of welcoming back one of our first guests and his family. Now all of the Gordon’s are avid photographers adding a slight element of pressure to the safari as I didn’t want to disappoint and disappoint the bush did not!

On our arrival we had a greeting party of three stunning bull elephants, Two Leopards in separate trees and a couple of Buffalo Bulls escaping the heat in a mud pool, all this before we had even got to the camp. After such an arrival a welcome Gin and Tonic was followed by a beautiful evening under the stars sitting around the camp fire enjoying traditional South African fare.

The early morning game drive started with a bang as we followed up on a tip off that Leopard cubs had been seen in the vicinity and after a short look we were rewarded with an amazing sighting of the two of them exploring their surroundings. Even though it was slightly overcast Nick managed to get the above shot, which I am sure you will all agree is a real winner!

Over the four nights we got many opportunities for some incredible shots and even the White Lions got into the swing of things.

As we enjoyed the coolness of the last evening  we were serenaded by the resident coalition of Lions as they called from just beyond the riverbed at the camp, what a way to round out 10 glorious days in the bush and I am sure we will be seeing more pictures from the Gordon family over the next few weeks.

I will be heading back to the bush tomorrow so until then may all the Skies above you be Open!