The Hwange Files

[Alex The Lion]

Lets all share our images from our safaris in Hwange National Park.

 

I will kick start with image from the drought conditions of 2007 in the Makalolo concession.

 

[Game Warden]

Even though I can imagine the harsh conditions, it has a serene feel to it. How bad was the drought for wildlife?

[Atravelynn]

Ethereal!

[insomniac]

This was taken last month. His name is Goose and is the father of the three lions running the Mohican pride - Daniel, Day and Lewis. (Daniel was sadly shot charging at a ranger).

 

 

I uploaded a photograph of the pride - about 20 of them - to the lions section.

[Alex The Lion]

Even though I can imagine the harsh conditions, it has a serene feel to it. How bad was the drought for wildlife?

 

@gamewarden

 

Lions just sit at the waterhole and prey on the weak. The ellies are a nightmare, incredibly stressed as they travel up to 40km per day between feeding areas and water sources.

[Alex The Lion]

A buffalo enjoying the time of plenty in a seasonal pan.

 

[insomniac]

Not exactly a wildlife shot, but this was spotted at Mandavu Dam.

 

[Wild Dogger]

Mating lion, Makololo Concession

[africapurohit]

@@Wild Dogger it looks like she's chosen the termite mound!

[Soukous]

Thanks for starting this Russell. Hwange is on my list for next year so it is great to see what i can expect.