13 June, Croc Bridge
There was a small waterhole across the road and the lion made his way there, all the while roaring his head off!!
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We thought he was going to drink, but he sniffed around a bit, sprayed a few bushes and then turned round and headed back to his mate.
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What a magnificent beast!!
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Of course we missed videoing the best bits,
but you can still hear him roaring a bit.
Unfortunately the clock was ticking and we had to leave.
But this was one of our best lion sightings in a long time. There is nothing so majestic as a male lion in motion, and in full voice!!
We headed back down the S130, and came across the sunset drive vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. I stopped and waited for the driver to move over so we could get past, but he couldn't start the vehicle!
We waited and waited, but eventually we had to get moving otherwise we would get back to camp late. I had to drive off road, with the guests in the vehicle directing me. I was just praying that we wouldn't get another puncture!
As we made it past, the driver managed to start the truck!!
Anyway, we made it back to camp with seconds to spare, and got our last fire going. Pork ribs and rump steak were on the menu, and perfectly cooked if I say so myself!
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