Animals

A mother and daughter clash in a sudden explosion of teeth, claws, and chaos, right in the heart of Kruger. This battle will leave you speechless!

When an elephant herd came to a mud bath, it was an eager little baby that was first in.

Just when they thought the safari was over, this kingfisher stunned guests with a surprise. It added a slightly morbid twist to its daily menu.

In this unusual sighting, a python is seen soaking up the sun’s warmth when an unwelcome spotted intruder arrives. After trying to make head or tail of the situation, a leopard goes in for the kill.

This baby hyena found the perfect chew toy, but it couldn’t drag it away no matter how hard it tried.

For many people, seeing one cheetah kill in their lifetime would be a treat. These lucky tourists were fortunate to see two just moments apart.

A fearless gang of mongooses ambush a python in a rare, high-stakes confrontation. Outnumbered and overwhelmed, the massive snake is forced to flee for its life.

Life as a herbivore on the plains of East Africa is seldom easy. For this unfortunate wildebeest, even its brave face-off with a lioness was not enough to save it.

Whilst enjoying a vigorous bath, an elephant took exception to the presence of a hippo. The elephant’s reaction, however, came as a surprise to both the hippo and the tourists who witnessed it.

When a herd of buffalo caught the scent of nearby lions, they attempted to drive off their mortal enemies. In the process, one of them was nearly ambushed.

A herd of wildebeest lay down to rest in the shade, seeking respite from the heat. The resulting lapse in vigilance allowed nearby predators to execute a textbook hunt.

Frustrated at having no one to play with, a baby hippo put on quite a show at the waterhole. As cute as it was, not all the neighbours approved of its “only-child” antics.

Ravenscourt, a dominant leopard at the Dulini Private Game Reserve, successfully stalked and took down an impala in full view of witnesses.

This lioness tried to feed her cubs a meal big enough for a whole pride when she took on an elephant.

This klipspringer couple moved like lightning, playing games like chase, hide and seek, and climbing the rocks!

A pair of intrepid lion cubs are forced to make their way through dangerous crocodile infested waters to reunite with their mom!

A wild dog takes a surprising interest in one of the savannah’s tiniest workers. When curiosity turns clumsy, the moment ends with an awkward stomp and a guilty glance.

This warthog decided to dance with death and antagonize a crocodile which was minding its own business, while a small bird offered moral support.

A leopard clamps its jaws around an impala’s neck in a prolonged and intense struggle. The impala, however, refuses to go down easily.

This spectacular clipping by Kruger Pride Safaris shows the patience and the power of the crocodile species. While this croc didn’t succeed in his efforts to pull down a buffalo, he definitely wowed the spectators!