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&BEYOND Madikwe

Madikwe Safari Lodge is situated in the heart of the richly diverse and malaria-free 76 000-hectare (187 800-acre) Madikwe Game Reserve – one of South Africa’s biggest wildlife sanctuaries. Famed for Operation Phoenix, the world’s largest game translocation exercise with the introduction of more than 8 000 animals, Madikwe’s diverse geology and broad mix of habitats allows a wide range of African wildlife to flourish – including the Big Five, cheetah and a thriving population of wild dog.

Male lion dominance

Lions are always entertaining to watch, due to their interactions. we came across a pride with receptive females, when a few moments later a big male came bounding in displaying who was boss. Then a few moments later the other big male came bounding in throwing his weight around. Unlucky his brother was not sharing the female, as this system works on a first come first serve basis. It was very exciting to see the lions fighting and growling at each other.

Posted: &BEYOND Madikwe by Brian de Gruchy, Date: 2 June 2008