Kiri Camp Wildlife Stories August 2025
Winter’s end has finally come, and the Okavango Delta has been experiencing warmer temperatures. The chilly early mornings are not as cold, while hot afternoon temperatures have slowly risen. Floodwaters have also been amazing to see. Soon, we will be able to use the floodwater for boat activities.
Unexpected Visit
Even while enjoying lunch at Kiri Camp, we can see some of the world’s most spectacular animals.
On this day, one of our resident cheetahs took a break from hunting to drink some water while we were on a break between safaris. The beautiful spotted cat gracefully knelt to drink from the pan in front of camp while our guides radioed everyone in to witness the amazing sighting.
After it finished drinking, we followed it into the bush, where we found its teenage cub!
Adorable New Lion Cubs
The day started with a sighting of three newborn lion cubs! We were certain they had been born the night before.
Perched casually on a termite mound, we watched the two resident lionesses with their three-month-old cubs. A third lioness appeared carrying a newborn and went back into the bush to collect the other two, still bloody from birth, to introduce them to the pride before moving them to a new hiding spot.
Here, the new mother will stay alone with her cubs until they are old enough to rejoin the pride.
Cats & Dogs
Just as the sun was rising, we spotted the three lionesses and six cubs of the Western Pride. The cubs were tumbling over each other, play-fighting and growling, when a pack of 15 African wild dogs appeared.
The lionesses immediately leapt into action, baring their teeth and standing their ground. They viciously chased the wild dogs away, saving their pride from tragedy.
Early Morning Wild Dogs
On the final day of the month, we were enjoying our dawn break coffee and breakfast when a pack of nine wild dogs bolted past us. They were in hot pursuit of an impala and managed to bring it down.
The kill was swift, but the feeding frenzy was even swifter. Within 10 minutes, the entire carcass was stripped bare of any flesh.
And there goes another amazing month at Kiri Camp. Join us next time for another spectacular Wildlife Stories!
Until next time,
Stef Ellett & Kelly Ramakoba
Kiri Camp
