3 May
PM
-1 Rhino bull was found scent marking and patrolling eastwards from Khaya Manzi Dam.
-4 Elephant bulls were found moving south from Nyala Dam.

4 May
AM
-The 7 lionesses and 2 big male Lions of the Nkuhuma pride were found at Vrystaat clearing resting. They later moved west from the clearing towards Galago Camp.

PM
-2 Leopards (Beacon female and her cub) were found near Nyala Dam, where they were feeding on a Kudu Calf. The Kill was on the ground and well hidden under a fallen Marula tree.
-The Nkuhuma Pride were found again moving Northwards in the direction of Jordaan's Dam.
-1 Elephant bull was found at Rhino Pan moving south.

5 May
AM
-4 Buffalo bulls were found at Buffelshoek Dam moving south away from the water.
-The Beacon Female Leopard and her cub were found still feeding on the Kudu carcass.

PM
-3 Rhino bulls were found close to Sussen's dam, grazing in the middle of the clearing.
-3 Leopards were found feeding on the Kudu kill north of Nyala dam. The Beacon female and her cub had been joined by a young male, who was identified as her cub from her previous litter. This young Leopard is about 3 years old and much bigger that his mother. He was keeping the other 2 Leopards and warning them off with deep vocalizations. The other 2 Leopards lay and watched a short distance away as their meal was devoured.

6 May
AM
-Elephant Bulls were found all over the reserve.
-The 7 Lionesses and 2 big males were found on Dolerite road. The pride was separated at first but all came together and all lay down in the shade to rest close to the "pump-house".
-1 Rhino bull was found on Cheetah Cutline moving south.

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