A Waiting Game

It may take some perseverance and determination to see what you intended to find. And co-owner Mauro and family had plenty of that during their recent visit to Limpopo-Lipadi.

Read Mauro’s story here:

“We set out before dawn, eager to track down a leopard that had been spotted the previous evening in one of the most beautiful areas of the Reserve. After arriving and searching thoroughly, our hopes faded as there was no sign of the elusive cat.

With a touch of disappointment, we decided to head toward Cabbage Dam in search of any thirsty animals that might be drawn to the water. Then, just as we rounded a corner – there they were! Three magnificent wild dogs, feasting on an impala carcass. What luck! But something felt off. The wild dogs were restless, darting back and forth around the kill. Our guide suggested it might have originally been a leopard’s prey, stolen by the wild dogs. We decided to stay and observe.

Moments later, as the wild dogs finally left the carcass to drink, the mystery unraveled – not one, but two young leopards emerged from the bush! They had returned to reclaim their meal. For the next couple of hours, we watched an extraordinary game of hide and seek unfold between the wild dogs and the leopards, each vying for control of the carcass.
In a stunning conclusion, one of the young leopards seized the moment, dragging the prey up a nearby tree to eat in peace. It was a breathtaking encounter, well worth our patience!

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