I'm not sure why on the Jackals either. LOTS of them here. So we went out in the aftn to see what was around. Lots of BW, RHB and Gemsbok. Some brand new babbies being born. Lots of fun to see them.
We saw eland, but not mine alive and not a suitable replacement.....
Last night was the "super moon". Full moon when the moon is closest to the earth. So dinner was held out on the sand at a waterhole about 4 miles from the lodge. This is the same place I photographed 3 lions the first evening I was here. They had set up a wonderful meal.
For safety sake a rifle and spotlight were on hand. We took photos of the moon as it rose and had a great meal. After dark Russel periodically swept the area with the spotlight.
Just as we were finishing the main course Russel used the spotlight and there was the big male lion at the water. He was way under 75 yards from where I sat. He had come to water without making a peep. He was close enough to hear him lapping water! That is close to a wild lion. He basically ignored us. After drinking he moved off to perhaps 85 yds from us and laid down. He then proceeded to roar every 7-10 min while we finished dessert.
About 18 hrs earlier he has been seen with another male and 2 females. Darrin commented that he was calling for his buddies. We never heard any answers......
What a special time to sit with friends and listen to a lion that close. The full moon just made it that much better. I'll admit to being slightly nervous, but loved every minute. One of my favorite African experiences. I truely wished for my wife and father to of been there to of experienced that moment. We listened to him for perhaps 1 1/2 hrs. The fire, the food , the moon and especially the lion singing to us. Unfortunately my african adventure is coming to a close. 1 more day of hunting.
just wondering if you can notice anything different in the photo from when you were here?......
and its freezing! temp this morning was only 21c and hasnt got above 24c all day....
