25 June
PM
-1 Rhino Bull was found on the main road near the gate. He was grazing and moving slowly to the west.
-3 Rhinos were seen at Buffelshoek Dam, drinking.
-The Hyena den near Euphorbia road was active.
-Elephant bulls were found all over the reserve.

26 June
AM
-A breeding herd of Buffalo and 2 Elephant bulls were found drinking at Sussen's Dam.

PM
-1 Rhino bull was found at Rubbing Post dam, feeding towards the east.
-2 Lions (Nkuhuma Pride) were found mating on Vrystaat Clearing.

27 June
AM
-1 female Leopard (Safari Female) was found at the triple M junction. She was on the move and quickly disappeared south over the boundary and off the reserve.
-6 Lionesses(Styx pride) looking very well fed, were found lying down under some guarrie bushes to the east of Rhino Pan.

PM
-Most of the drive was focused on the 6 Lionesses from the Styx pride who started moving eastwards after dark. They were left on the Bush Lodge entrance moving into the neighbouring reserve.

28 June
PM
-1 Rhino bull was found at Khaya Manzi dam, 2 Rhino bulls found near Vuyatela and 5 Rhinos at Jordaan's Dam.
-2 Breeding herds of buffalo were found. One north of Nyala Dam and one at the Mluwanini riverbed.
-2 Lions (Nkuhuma pride) were found mating at Jordaan's dam.

29 June
AM
-A breeding herd of Buffalo were found drinking at Torchwood Waterhole.
-2 Elephant bulls were found at 3 pans and 4 more on Badger Rd.
-The Hyena Den near Euphorbia Rd was active.

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