PostNet Suite 035, Private Bag X7005, Hillcrest, 3650, South Africa
Telephone:
+ 27 31 761 3440
Facsimile: + 27 31 765 2880
Reservations: reservations@mashatu.com
Accounts: accounts@mashatu.com
Marketing: marketing@mashatu.com
PostNet Suite 035, Private Bag X7005, Hillcrest, 3650, South Africa
Telephone:
+ 27 31 761 3440
Facsimile: + 27 31 765 2880
Reservations: reservations@mashatu.com
Accounts: accounts@mashatu.com
Marketing: marketing@mashatu.com
Spring has arrived, and with it, it has brought new life. The open plains of Mashatu once covered in skeletal and spiny looking acacias, are now laden in blankets of yellow and the scent of sweetness. New life is not only evident in the flora of the reserve but the fauna too. According to our expert team of field guides the arrival of a new litter of lion cubs is but days away. With one of the sisters in the pride of 5 (two lioness, and three cubs) looking as if she is ready to pop.
One of the lion cubs now at 7 months old
The three cubs, now 7 months of age, are growing at the speed of light a clear sign that they are being fed very regularly by their mother. This is not hard to believe considering the size and strength of this lioness.
Mother of the three cubs, in great condition
Mother and cub
With the cubs still very young and dependent on their mother and aunt who provide them with their meals it will be very interesting to see how and if they take to the new additions soon to arrive into the pride.
Heavily pregnant aunt relaxing in the shade
One of the three cubs, growing bigger everyday
By Ruth Nussbaum
