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The last week @ Kings Camp…

By Morné Hamlyn on March 11, 2010

We had some awesome sightings and I have great news to share!!!

Ntombi is pregnant! You can already see that the fur around the nipples have dissapeared in preparation for the cubs to drink. Hopefully she will give birth soon and maybe even close to the camp. She has spent a lot of time close to the camp during the last week.
Queen Ntombi
Early morning huntingClose up
Scent markingTerritorial patroll
Amazing sightingsSwollen nipples, ready to feed
We also had sightings of two new Leopards:
Rhulani, young female17 month old male
Pictorial summary of other sightings:
Mtenge-tengeWhite Rhino's drinking
Elephant dustSerengeti scene...LOL
Mahlatini maleMachaton lioness
Machaton lionsXakubasa cub
Young SpottySiblings
Tyre biter!
It was special to see this African Wild Cat kitten. The mother picked it up shortly after this image.
Tiny kitten

Take care!

We’ll chat soon with more updates…

Morné Hamlyn

13 thoughts on “The last week @ Kings Camp…

  1. Very cool Morné!

    Could you tell that the two new leapords are male or female? The wild cat (kitten) is excellent . . . they are so hard to capture during the day, no?

    Best to you and Melissa!

    Todd

  2. Terrific pictures-have only seen an African Wild Cat at night-full grown. the kitten is awesome.

    Best to you and Melissa

    Anne

    CD

  3. ok….am I the only one who would want to scoop up that little kitten? lol…

    it looks like it belongs on my lap on the couch!

    Thanks Morné….all fantastic pics! great job…much appreciated.

    Stay well, stay safe.

    Moira.

  4. Lekker! Great pics Morné.

    I wish "Going Nowhere Slowly" would do a show on Kings Camp. Currently receive the Africa Channel here in CA. This is one program that I really love.

    Cheers! Joy

  5. Hi Morné, amazing photos of all the cubs i so wish i could be there to see it for myself maybe next year.Keep up the good work.I look forward to more photos soon ,love to everyone,sally ann.

  6. Hi Morné

    great pics thanks for all youre work that u do with the photos and to email us all.

    Regards Mariaan Manie

  7. Hi My Liefie Engel…

    Thanks for sharing your photos… they really are stunning. Wish you could have brought that little kitten home, its adorable!!!

    Ek lief jou SO Baie…

  8. What an extraordinary week of sightings Morné. The interaction between the male and female Lion is fantastic! Congratulations and good luck to Ntombi.

  9. Three of the most exhilarating days of my life thanks to ranger estraordinaire, Morné Hamlyn, and tracker, Selby. Can’t wait to encourage our friends to head for King’s Ranch asap. Thanks so much (April 18-21,2010)

  10. Three of the most exhilarating days of my life thanks to ranger estraordinaire, Morné Hamlyn, and tracker, Selby. Can’t wait to encourage our friends to head for King’s Ranch asap. Thanks so much (April 18-21,2010)

  11. Three of the most exhilarating days of my life thanks to ranger estraordinaire, Morné Hamlyn, and tracker, Selby. Can’t wait to encourage our friends to head for King’s Ranch asap. Thanks so much (April 18-21,2010)

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