Day 23 Friday 1 May Savuti

We were awoken at 5.30, had coffee at 6.00 and were out game-viewing soon afterwards.

As the sunrise we came across a male lion sleeping in the road. Watched for a while then saw 2 young females playing in the distance. Moved around to get closer to the frolicking. Kept in touch until they climbed a sandy hill.

Word came through that some cheetahs had been sighted and we were lucky enough to watch a mother, and later her 2 cubs, before they crossed the road and disappeared into the bushes.

Went in search of a leopard that had been seen yesterday. En route we saw a steenbok, some zebra and wildebeest. And then suddenly we were looking at a large male leopard that was focused on an impala. Eventually the impala realised and moved off quickly and the leopard moved passed us and out of sight.

On our way back to camp late in the morning we saw impala, wildebeest and zebra.

Relaxed and did some laundry. Late lunch and slept in the tent in the heat of the afternoon. Afternoon iced tea and carrot cake before we left for the afternoon game drive.

A comparatively quiet session after this morning's excitement. Waterbirds, zebra, and wildebeest. Sat, watched and absorbed.

Back at sunset for a shower, G&T around the fire, dinner and then more fireside chat. Asked Isaac and Mpho questions and had an interesting session.

Bed about 10.00 and slept soundly.Read more