April is that in-between time – the nights are getting cooler, and the days can have a brisk wind to them, in spite of the bright sunshine overhead. Last years flood waters are at their lowest, and soon, the new years flood will start moving in.
As with Lagoon Camp, the elephants and buffalo herds are now ever-present in the area around Lebala.
A pack of six wild dogs were found sleeping and relaxing close to the airstrip. Both this odd little pack and the Southern pack of dogs will no doubt be starting to survey potential areas for dens. We hope they will select a place close to the camp, though this will not be for another month or so, and it is unlikely that the smaller pack will risk staying in an area where two large packs (including the Lagoon pack, which makes occasional forays) frequent.
One male lion found along Boundary road, apparently looking for the rest of his pride.