January Newsletter
09 February 2010
Giraffe Herd
Photo: Dylan Brandt
On the 31st of December 2009 around 9pm in the evening the guests at Lukimbi all dining in the Boma, witnessed a partial eclipse of the moon. It was also the second full moon of the month which means it was a blue moon. New Years Eve was truly special and a great prelude to the New Year!
Last year was full of drama and the big cats were without doubt in the spot light. The original pride of 22 lions had since split into two groups, one of 13 and one of 7, the two adult lions, one of which we named Toya dominated both prides with little threat of a take over.
Close to the end of last year Toya died from what we think was a snake bite but we will never know. This turned out to be a terrible blow for the lone male trying so desperately to hang on to his territory. Five younger males have moved on to the concession and it seems as they are here to stay. We see them on a regular basis and their strength and confidence grows day by day! It’s only a matter of time before something gives. Already the males have killed all the young cubs but the lone male has still managed to fight them back from his territory which is getting smaller and smaller.
Leopards are always magical to see and grace the bush with what seems to be supreme royalty. Seldom seen, these great cats are a prized find. Last year we witnessed two of these cats, a male and a female staking a claim within the concession, both fighting for territories and then holding them - evading ever present hyenas looking for their next macabre free meal. Lions that would not think twice to put an end to their royal blood lines. It’s not easy being a leopard but a cloak of invisibility and cold calculation are these cats’ greatest attributes. We hope to continue watching these two leopards as they carve out a piece for themselves in the bush.
The New Year has started off with a bang and sightings have been excellent. Wild dogs have been moving threw the area and it appears to be a new pack that we have not seen yet which is very exciting. Buffalo, Elephant, White Rhino are still seen regularly and Giraffe in big herds streaming on to the concession are a spectacular sight.
The year has a lot of potential and all at Lukimbi are looking forward to what is in store, never knowing what is around the next corner. Africa is a beautiful place with creatures great and small all equally interesting. Join us in discovery; find your sense of Africa.
Kind regards
Lukimbi Team.
The New Year has started off with a bang and sightings have been excellent. Wild dogs have been moving threw the area and it appears to be a new pack that we have not seen yet which is very exciting. Buffalo, Elephant, White Rhino are still seen regularly and Giraffe in big herds streaming on to the concession are a spectacular sight.
The year has a lot of potential and all at Lukimbi are looking forward to what is in store, never knowing what is around the next corner. Africa is a beautiful place with creatures great and small all equally interesting. Join us in discovery; find your sense of Africa.
Kind regards
Lukimbi Team.
Elephant
Photo: Dylan Brandt
Painted Reed Frog
Photo: Dylan Brandt
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Awards
Lukimbi Safari Lodge was awarded Concession of the Year by the Kruger National Park at the annual Award Ceremony in March 2009.
Lukimbi received Best Business Partner for 2008 Award from S.A. National Parks.
Lukimbi Safari Lodge was awarded Platinum Award by Diners Club International - Wine List of the Year 2009.
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