14 October
PM
3 Elephants were found at Hyena dam. They were on their way down for a drink.
Rhinos were seen on a number of occasions this afternoon. 1 bull was seen at Sussen's dam and another at Cheetah plains; a group of 3 at Green Pan and a group of 4 at Buffalo dam. 2 young bulls were found at Cheetah Pan.

15 October
AM
A female Cheetah was found at 3 Pan drinking. After her drink she moved off investigating scent marking left by males on a few tree in the clearing, before trying to hunt a herd of impala. After a failed hunt she moved to rest in the shade of a Guarri bush.
A breeding herd of Buffalo was found near Green pan, laying down.
2 Lionesses (Skuthane) were found near Lion Pan, where they had killed a large Zebra. There was still plenty of meat left on the carcass insuring them of a good feed.
2 Elephant bull were seen north of Kudu Corner.

PM
The 2 Skuthane females were found at the Zebra carcass still feeding.
1 male Lion (Old Eastern Male) was found drinking at Cheetah Plain Pan.
There was a breeding herd of Elephants drinking at 3 in a Row Pan.
A large herd of Buffalo was found on the northern side of Torchwood moving north.

16 October
AM
The Old Eastern Male Lion was found in front of Bush Lodge, which has become one of his favourite places to rest in during the day.
2 Lionesses (Skuthane) were still feeding on the Zebra carcass, they had made good progress on the meat but still have enough to last them another day.
2 Lionesses (Sandy Patch) were found on Nyala road laying down. They were looking very well fed.
2 young male Cheetahs were found at 1st rock. They were slightly nervous of the vehicles to start with but after some time with the vehicles keeping their distance, they relaxed gave us some great photo opportunities.
1 large Rhino (Half Ear) was found to the North of Torchwood. 2 Rhino's were found at Marula Pan.
A large breeding herd of Buffalo was found at Buffelshoek dam drinking.
2 Elephants and 10 male Buffalo were found on the main road at the Mluwanini River crossing.

PM
1 Large male Lion (Old Eastern Male) was still laying down in front of Bush Lodge. He sat up every now and then looking for any activity around the Bush Lodge waterhole. At one stage a large Male Elephant walked within a few meters of the Lion but seemed to ignore him as he fed.
1 Female Leopard (White Cloth) was found to the East of Bush Lodge. We followed her for some time as she stalked a number of different prey items. She didn't have any luck and continued on her way.
1 female Leopard (Beacon female) and her two cubs were found north of Vuyatela feeding on a Steenbok carcass. Whilst the mother fed the 2 cubs were full of their usual antics. One took interest in a small group of Buffalo, which passed within a few feet of the kill. The young female cub took to harassing a Lesser Bushbaby who was isolated in a small tree on the clearing. Eventually she lost interest and joined her mother at the carcass to feed.


17 October
AM
The tracks of 2 female Lions (Skuthane) were found and followed until the Lions were located North of the airstrip laying down with huge bellies.
1 male Leopard (Mafufunyana) was found on Zoë's Road following the scent of another Leopard. He eventually found the female who was very nervous and took off into the bush as soon as she saw the male approaching.
2 Rhino's were found at Guarri Pan.
Elephants were seen throughout drive.

PM
1 Rhino was found at Sussen's dam having a mud bath. He later moved south.
Elephants were found at Bush Lodge and Vuyatela drinking.
2 Lionesses (Skuthane) were still in the same place as the morning, but after dark got up and moved north.
2 Lionesses (Sandy Patch) were found at Buffelshoek dam sleeping.

18 October
AM
1 Rhino Bull was found on Long-Pole road where he was very busy following the scent trail of what looked to be another male. He walked around in circles for a while before picking up the fresh trail to the South.
3 Lions (Sandy Patch females and the Manyeleti Male) were located close to Nyala Dam Laying down with huge bellies. It was later discovered that they had killed and consumed an entire young Buffalo during the night.
3 Hyenas were found swimming in Torchwood Dam.
2 Lions (Old Eastern male and an unidentified female) were found at Cheetah Plains.

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