- Large groups of lions and hyenas battle it out for buffalo
- Footage taken at the Londolozi eco-tourism reserve in South Africa
- Safari tourists watched from their jeep as drama unfolded
Holidaymakers got more than they bargained for when on safari at a South African game reserve.
The tourists were given an uncensored view of wild animals in their natural habitat.
In
dramatic footage taken by staff at the Londolozi ecotourism reserve, on
the western border of Kruger National Park, tourists can be seen in a
jeep watching a fierce stand-off between hyenas and lions over a buffalo
carcass.
The pride of lions had been eating a buffalo carcass when a few hungry hyenas came to demand a share.
Shortly after the big cats were located by the trackers, more hyenas arrived and the aggressive confrontation kicked off.
In the sometimes distressing footage, a tourist can be heard saying: 'I can't watch.'
The larger big cats eventually scare the persistent cackle away and the lions were left to devour the remains of the buffalo.
The animals were tracked by Londolozi tracker Judas Ngomane and ranger Don Heyneke during a morning game drive.
The hyenas and the lions meet at the edge of a pond at the Londolozi ecotourism reserve
Carcass: The hyenas gather around the carcass of a buffalo and begin eating it
The whole sighting lasted for around 45 minutes. Rose Hipwood, founder of The Luxury Safari Company, which arranges trips to Londolozi, said holidaymakers 'dream' of seeing some good 'predator action' whilst on safari.
She
added: 'The combination of Londolozi's unrivaled location, abundant
wildlife and exceptional guides means that the game viewing here is
second to none.
'An
experience such as this, which the guide has positioned the guests
perfectly for is truly once in a lifetime. These two giants of the
African predators battle it out often, but never with such force of
numbers or such drama.'
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