It was pointless checking on the lions at dusk and they would still be holed up in the hills after a hot day and still being well fed.
Instead I visited Banyini. It’s always been a favourite at sunset and has so many different moods. Today’s sunset was hardly too spectacular but still very pleasant and with frogs calling in the pan as it got dark, it still is a special spot. Unfortunately nobody came to visit while I was there.
When we did pick up on the lions they had moved out the hills heading west towards the Chiredzi River but didn’t make it there. Instead they passed out on the road for a couple of hours.
Manyari, with her still very much full tummy showed some interest in a herd of impala. She was trailed by the others, but as expected, nothing came of it.
They kept on with their movements southwest and when the neighbours across the river roared so they returned the volley. The Nyari pride then settled in for about an hour roaring on and off at their enemy. Being surrounded by 4 lions roaring in such close proximity is a pure sensation! Actually it’s probably one of the only things I like about lions.
Then there was a roar from the northeast. Who could that be deep in the heart of their territory? It sure alerted the Nyari pride sending them mobile in that direction. They walked several kilometres eventually resting up before dawn. Now they were quiet.
They stayed here till well after dawn in the cool overcast morning, grooming and socialising amongst each other.
So we didn’t find out who was shouting the odds in the north, but maybe tonight will be reveal all.
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