Steve Bebington

After a thrilling week where the nominees put their skills to the test, we are delighted to announce the winner of this year’s Safari Guide of the Year competition.

For male lions, holding a territory ensures access to resources and an opportunity to establish a legacy. As this intruder found out, it is not a matter to be taken lightly.

Agility is a key weapon in a leopard’s attack arsenal. In this footage, a youngster puts its skills to the test.

In the African bushveld, prey species must be vigilant at all times. This distracted wildebeest wasn’t, and paid the ultimate price.

A leopard was forced to abandon his kill when a couple of neighbourhood bullies moved in.

When wild animals give birth, it is always a special occasion to witness. Even when it means the newborn comes into the world with a bump.

While wild dogs normally hunt in packs, this individual successfully brought down an antelope on its own.

Seldom seen, the behaviour of African wildcats is very similar to that of domestic cats.

Like any good series, life in the bushveld is full of little dramas. In this video, a leopard is pushed from pillar to post.

Survival in the wilds of Africa often comes down to split-second reflexes. In this incident, a hungry leopard nearly became a meal itself.

Agility is not the first word that comes to mind when thinking about elephants. This bull, however, proved to be the exception to the rule.

When these two scavengers discovered the same carcass, the smaller of the two refused to back down.

The call of this beautiful eagle is synonymous with the African wilderness. In this video, a mating pair does their part to ensure the species’ future.

When an impala strayed from its herd, it was only a matter of time before the mistake proved costly.

This hungry lioness attempted to charm her way to a free meal. However, her suitor wasn’t fooled for long.

Baby elephants are adorably cute. In this footage, a youngster does his best to intimidate a bunch of tourists.

For male cheetahs, territory means everything, as seen in this dramatic video showing a vicious dispute.

Leopard cubs stay with their mothers for up to two years. During that time, they develop a very close bond, as depicted in this footage.

This springbok lamb got a little confused after losing sight of its mother.

When a herd of buffalo came down to drink, lions set up an ambush. However, impatience scuppered their plans for a big meal.