On the 20th of April we were watching a whole pride of lions when a troop of baboons stumbled into them. They ran into the nearest trees to get away from the lion cubs. Two eventually lost their nerves and made a run for it. One got killed by a lion cub just before it could get to safety. One of the big male lions then went over and stole the meat from the other cubs after a huge fight. On the video you will even see how he started to roar in order to intimidate the cubs and chase them away. I wish to thank Rainer Moslang and Natascha Detzel for allowing me to use this video!

On the 19th of December 2008 Shaun, one of the Pondoro guides, found Big Boy and Mazinyo ( the 2 territorial males of the York pride ) and one female deep in the bush about 500 meters from the nearest road. He decided to give his guests, Jason Bishop and Brighid, and Kevin Langley and friends the experience of walking into lions. Big Boy is notorious for his short temper and he again did not disappoint. The video was taken by Jason Bishop and he must be congratulated for keeping a steady hand.

Visitors to Pondoro, Simon and Joanne Murray, took this video during a walking safari with Field Guide Shaun. Although it looks really dangerous it is only a warning charge, but something to taken very seriously and Shaun duly went away and left the elephant in peace. I am sure it must have been a thrilling experience. Thank you for sending the video, Simon!