Lioness in the sun
A lioness watches the setting sun, knowing that it will soon be time to hunt.
With only fesh air between you and the lioness and her cubs, this is the best way to see big cats. Our guide positions our vehicle a few metres from a lioness and her cubs. She is aware of us and watches us very carefully. I think that she knows that we are not a threat to her or her cubs, so she is able to relax and even sleep.
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