Ready for action

Known to our guides for being very agressive, this lion's roaring in Mdonya's vicinity lulled us to sleep regularly.

On the alert

Close-up of a very experienced lion called Mr. T checking the horizon near Mwagusi River, Ruaha NP.

Lion Yawn

This male lion called Mr.T has a good yawn in the shade of a thick bush near Mwagusi River. Watch the fangs of this experienced fellow.

Lion in the wood

Male Lion in deep bush seeking shade near Great Ruaha River.

Here I am!

Beautiful face-to-face portrait of a male lion in wonderful soft late-afternoon light.

Silberblick

Fullframe portrait of a male lion with a beautiful mane and a slight squint.

Refused

Lion beeing refused by a lioness with a distinct, angry gesture.

Nibbling

Lion nibbles at the lioness ear while mating.

Lion marking

Lion marking a tree with his head after mating.

Trailing her

Lion trailing lioness in the first hours of their mating days.

Leading him

Lioness leading her chosen one the way to their next mating spot.

Getting ready

Pair of lions getting ready for the next act on their first mating day.

Foreplay

The act I

The act II

The act III

Afterplay

The Break

Lions taking a short break on their first mating day.