Steve Bebington

As Africa’s largest predator and a member of the Big 5, lions are one of the most sought-after species for visitors to see. Read on to learn how to maximise your chances of spotting these iconic predators.

Traffic came to a standstill recently when a mother decided to take her kids for a walk along the road. But this was no ordinary mom, and neither were her offspring.

In the African bush, encounters between predators and non-predators don’t always end as you’d expect. This video depicts just such an encounter.

A young python may never know how close it came to becoming a genet’s next meal. After careful consideration, the predator decided not to bite off more than it could chew.

Tourists were fortunate to see not one but two leopards capture an antelope. It would appear that this may have been a mother teaching her cub.

When tourists spotted a scarce predator crossing a riverbed, they stopped to take a video. As they filmed, they realised all was not well with the spotted beauty.

While on a game drive, a group of tourists were treated to a very special sighting. They were fortunate to see a leopard carrying a very special “package”.

There is a very good reason that the East African wildebeest migration is dubbed “The Greatest Show on Earth”. Packed with incredible scenes and non-stop drama, it has to be seen to be believed.

Of all the cats, many consider leopards to be the most enigmatic, given their solitary nocturnal lifestyles. So, to see a mother and cub at play in broad daylight is a special treat.

When a predator passed by, there was little that a tortoise could do but hope for the best. Thankfully for the tortoise, the predators had bigger dinner plans.

Imagine visiting a game lodge and seeing wildlife from your window. Sound cool? Well, for this lucky visitor, the sighting turned into a whole lot more than was featured in the brochure.

When a polar bear visited an encampment, tourist photographers looked on in awe. After enjoying the sighting, their guard decided it was time for the predator to leave.

When visitors to the Kruger National Park saw a dead antelope, they didn’t have to wait long for a scavenger to arrive.

Lion prides are by no means fixed groups, particularly when the pride’s male goes blind. In this footage, we see the moment a trio of new males arrives to challenge for dominance.

Of Africa’s large predators, cheetahs enjoy one of the highest hunting success rates. However, despite their blistering speed, if they don’t get the basics right, they’re bound to go hungry.

When an antelope sensed a predator nearby, it sounded the alarm. Thanks to its actions, its herd escaped to safety.

When you’re hungry, it sometimes feels that any meal will do. However, for this predator, its intended snack was in no mood to cooperate.

When lions and buffalo come into conflict, the outcome is never predictable. In this video, a pair of old ‘dagga-boys’ find themselves confronted by a determined pride of lions. But who will emerge as victor?

When mother lions get hungry, they have no choice but to leave their cubs unprotected while they go hunting. In this video, we see a lioness trying to find her cubs after a night on the prowl.

Although cheetahs have a distinct speed advantage over their prey, this doesn’t always mean they get to eat what they catch.