Go west …

At times, Obusayo, our dominant male Lion, ventures all the way to the western part of the reserve. This scenic area of Thanda Safari is very hilly and has only a few roads with thick vegetation. Water is much scarcer in the west, resulting in fewer prey animals. This is why our lion prides establish their territories in the more game-rich central and eastern areas.

Obusayo, like most dominant males, is not a permanent member of a pride but ‘the owner’ of a large territory that encompasses multiple prides. When he hears a lion roaring on a neighboring reserve, he sometimes feels the urge to explore even the remote corners of Thanda, but he always returns after these inspections to the core of his territory.

Male Lions dedicate a significant portion of their time to securing their territory.

PS: Obusayo means ‘The one in charge’ in isiZulu, a fitting name for a dominant male.

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