Some incredible images of lions and a jackel feeding on a Blue Wildebeest are included in this week''s report from Pumba Private Game Reserve in the beautiful Eastern Cape.
Ranger Diary
22 November 2010
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This week, proved an exciting week for guests visiting the reserve. Combined with hot and rainy days, sightings of high profile game amazed all. On Monday the whole pride of lion including the cubs, were seen feeding on a Blue Wildebeest which they had killed earlier on in the morning.
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The kill took place a mere 800m away from the Water Lodge near one of the main watering holes. The kill was finished by Tuesday morning, with the remaining scraps being consumed by Bush Pig and Black Backed Jackal.
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The lion while busy feeding throughout the day, were harassed by the Breeding Herd of Elephant, Elephant Bulls and Rhinoceros, all of whom were wanting to make use of the popular watering hole. Much to their unhappiness about being chased around, a meal was had and enjoyed.
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Hapoor Junior, who was born in 1958, always amazes guests. He was introduced to Pumba Private Game Reserve from the famous Addo Elephant National Park. We are proud to house one of the oldest Elephant Bulls in the Eastern Cape. He has a very calm nature about him, and the photograph provided, emphasizes this. He also has the reputed habit of drinking from the Bush Lodge main swimming pool or blocking the reception area of the Water Lodge.
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Summer migrating birds have finally arrived and busily going about establishing their nesting sights.
~Richard Pearse
(Images: copyrighted to Pumba Game Reserve - used with permission)
Eastern Cape Luxury Safari Accommodation at Pumba
In the malaria-free Eastern Cape, Pumba Private Game Reserve provides an intimate African experience never to be forgotten.
The reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5, as well as white lion, hippo, hyena, cheetah, giraffe, wild dog, antelope species and an abundant 270 bird species.
Pumba offers a variety of accommodation at luxury game lodges.
To book accommodation at Pumba please contact Portfolio Collection.