The best lion sighting of my life at ZIMANGA Private Game Reserve!
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- čas přidán 31. 03. 2022
- A family of lions visit me at Tamboti Over-night Hide in one of South Africa's most beautiful game reserves - Zimanga!
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Zimanga Private Game Reserve was designed by wildlife photographers for wildlife photographers and lies in South Africa's Zululand just south of Lake Jozini. Zimanga covers approximately 7000 hectares of breathtaking bushveld that includes a scenic river and mountain backdrop.
Zimanga is known for its numerous underground hides, all of which offer wildlife photographers the unique opportunity to photograph birds and mammals up close and at eye-level!
I had to opportunity to spend an afternoon in the Lagoon Hide, which overlooks two ponds on the edge of a large dam, giving you both front-lit and back-lit subjects. Lots of different waterbirds came to feed and bath, as well as a beautiful water monitor.
The highlight of my trip was an over-night session in Tamboti Hide where I sat patiently for 17 hours! When I first arrived in the afternoon, I saw plenty of birds, as well as nyalas, warthogs and white rhinos come to drink. During the night a black-backed jackal came past, as well as another large rhino bull. When it got light, scores of storks lined the little waterhole in front of the hide as they fed on the 100's of grasshoppers that had died in the water overnight. Shortly after, two lionesses and their two cubs completely surprised me and drank right in front of me! I couldn't believe my eyes! Having wild lions drinking a mere 4 meters away from you is an unforgettable experience, and something that you can only experience at Zimanga...
When I wasn't sitting in an underground hide, I went on game drives through the reserve. We saw rhino, buffalo, lots of general game and more lions. We even photographed some of the resident Zimanga cheetahs on foot, giving us a unique ground-level perspective.
I stayed at Zimanga Main Lodge in one of the six spacious and well-designed rooms, which has plenty of space for photographers to sit and edit. The rest of the lodge was stunning as well and I loved the view in particular. The staff were friendly and flexible and the food was amazing... I can't wait to go back to Zimanga!
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Absolutely incredible.
South Africa is special
Incredible! Thanks for the footage ! Seems like a special place.
Fantastic! Can't wait for my 10 day experience in 2023.
Great video amazing I like how the lions trying to find out whom is behind the glass. They're very bright. It also so beautiful how the cheetahs very relaxed that was insane great footage thank you for sharing the lion roaring seal this with a kiss
Thanks Falana 🙏🏻 I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I’d really appreciate it if you shared it with your friends and family 🙂
What an lovely reserve! The lodge is gorgeous and the luxury hide makes those marathon photo sessions a lot more comfortable! Your video and photos are outstanding! Thank you for sharing those wonderful, memorable sightings with us.👍🏻😊
Thanks so much for the kind words, Katherine 🙏🏻 It really is a special lodge and reserve. Please share the video with your friends… 🙂
WOW WOW WOW. Villiers that is such a beautiful video and that area is scenic. Thank you once more for ur amazing videos
As always, it's my pleasure, Linda! 😀 Please share this video with your friends and family so that more people can enjoy it 🙏
Awesome video of an incredible place! Well done Villiers. Glad I watched until the end! That roaring lion is special!
Thanks Mark 🙏🏻 Flip, I was lucky on this trip 🤯 …and all the lions ‘played along’ 😉
Thanks for sharing, certainly a great location and focused on photographers. Bucket list..!!!
My pleasure, Derek 👍🏻
Another great video of one of my favorites places! Well done.
Thanks so much Sharon 🙏🏻☺️
Wow.. what breathtaking images … those lions, rhinos, cheetah & the details of the bird colours .. wow!! The lion roar must go right through your body !!
Marianne N.Z
Absolutely sunning!! 😍
Thank you very much! 🙏🏻
Spectacular footage, so many incredible sightings. Each one as beautiful as the one before. I particularly loved the night sighting of the Jackal, the closeups of the lioness and cubs at eye level, the Rhinos and the Cheetah. Let's be honest here, I loved it all, many thanks Villiers.
Haha, you’re right, Annette - they were all good sightings 😉🙌🏻 I’d really appreciate it if you shared the video 🙏🏻
Beautiful couful birdies! Lively lovely curious ones...
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Wow. What an amazing experience. Brilliant images and video. I couldn't get over how quickly Zimanga books out. Thankfully by searching early I managed to get the last spot on an 8 day photo trip in 2023. I am very excited.
WOW!!! What a superb video with such fantastic animal and bird sightings. It really felt like I was there as well. It takes one away from all the stresses of city life. Thank you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
My pleasure, Katy 🙂
Has to be the best experience of a life to be to observe these beautiful predators and herbivores in their natural environment close up.
I really enjoy every video you make, they are very inspirational! Baie dankie!
Groot plesier! 😉
Your videos seem to get better and better with each new video How do you manage it Africa rely is a wonderful setting and you seem to have wonderful views thank you for your time and effort fiona clarke
Aw, thanks Fiona - I really appreciate the kind words. I'm glad they're at least improving a little bit... 😉 I'd really appreciate it if you shared this video with your friends. Have a great weekend. Villiers
Wow, bro! Stunning film. Well done!
Thanks man 🙏🏻😎
An absolutely phenomenal experience you must have had. It was incredible watching this on my screen, so I can’t even imagine just how magnificent it must have been to see in person! Villiers, you’re the consummate professional in making, narrating & editing your videos for us. This episode has to be one of my favourites. The lionesses & cubs were a real treat. The male lions at the end roaring was sublime. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much for the kind words, Michelle. It means the world to me!
Great video absolutely stunning place loved all the animals specially my favorite lion's, thank you for your amazing video ✌️🕊️
Beautiful setting, thank you for your vid.
Thanks Jan. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please consider sharing the video with your friends.
@@TheSafariExpert My family and I always enjoy your vid......2019 last time we bin in S.A. simply wonderfull.
@@janschings2671 , I hope you can visit again soon 🤞🏻🙂
Wow! Thank you for sharing this episode. Cannot believe this place is right on my doorstep and I’ve never heard of it. Will definitely be visiting
You have to go, Calvin! 😉
Classic edit……well done!
Thanks a mil, David
And now it’s my best lion sighting, too!
Great video!!
Great video! Awesome place. You have one more subscriber 😁
Awesome, C R 🙏🏻😎
Tough call on my favourite moment!! Either the lions at the hide or the cheetahs on foot, but that black rhino looked pretty special!!!
I must say, the black rhino was a highlight for me! 🦏🤩
New subscriber here and I’m thankful I found your channel. Thank you for the awesome content. Even though I’m fairly new to photography, I’m definitely adding Zimanga onto my top 5 place to visit this year. 🙏
Awesome, James! Thanks for subscribing and enjoy the content 🙌🏻
Looks like a wonderful place
It sure is, Thandi
Incredible lion footage Villiers. Excellent photos also. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Sean! 🙏🏻😎
Awesome !
Thanks Mark
Brilliant video!
Thanks a mil 🙏🏻😎
Another great video Villiers. Thanks for sharing such an amazing experience. What time of year was this filmed?
Thanks Andy. This was filmed in March 2022, but I have to mention - a very dry March.
Thanks for sharing this. I’m going after seeing this video.
Sjoe jou foto's is fantasties Dankie
What an amazing location and encounter! That blind at the watering hole is absolutely epic! Cheers
It really is, Craig 🤩
I was there in 2016 and met Gerald Hinde, we photographed wild dog on foot. My highlight from the over night hide was a leopard which came to drink.
It is an awesome reserve, definitely a photographers paradise.
Wow, lucky you! 🐆📸
This must be one of my favourite places to visit and photograph. Your great video brought back so many memories. Looking forward to my next visit.
Awesome, Nick!
WOW. That was pretty spectacular Mr Steyn. Thank you
Thanks Philip 🙏🏻😎
What a lion sighting!! Looks incredible there!
Thanks Tania 🙏🏻☺️
Great video of your trip to Zimanga, Ive been there twice, last in November last year. Very special place with great hosts and facilities.
Thanks Pieter 🙏🏻
nice video!
Thanks Simon 🙏🏻😎
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. Brings back fantastic memories of my stay there back in June 2019. Jono was our guide as well and he's such a fantastic and knowledgeable guy. I managed 3 overnight stays of which some had better visits than others but hey, that's wildlife doesn't appear on command. Back in June this year and can't wait to make for memories.
Fantastic! I hope you have some amazing sightings 🙌🏻
Thank you for the video, Villiers. It has whetted my appetite as I will be visiting Zimanga in June. The big question is what lenses to take. I think I must pack a wide angle lens! I can't wait!!!
My pleasure, Christine. Definitely take a wide angle lens with. 24-105mm or 24-70mm works well in the overnight hides.
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Amazing black rhino sighting!!!
Thanks Richard 🙏🏻 Yes - that was a huge surprise! 🤩🦏
Nice mate, epic lion sightings/images! If you have the means, I highly recommend hide photography for a perspective you cannot get any other way!
Thanks a mil 🙏🏻
Hello. I am so impressed with the quality of images from your Zimanga Overnight Hides. Can you recommend an affordable alternative besides Zimanga that have similar lighting on their hides? Thank you very much.
Thanks BL. Antares Bush Camp in the Greater Kruger, South Africa, will give you a similar experience.
Beautiful Bro ❤️
Thanks Ajay!
@@TheSafariExpert you are welcome bro
What a privilege
Want a video of Amazon and Corbett national park, India. Thanks
There any rates listed anywhere?
You’ll have to contact reservations, William
How does one get this opportunity?? It’s something I’ve been wanting to do and asking for advice how one gets to this point, cheers!
Best time of the year to visit?
July to September (dry season)
Looks great . Looks less gory , I hope that’s the case
Less gory than what? 🤔
The other safari parks where you see visitors cheering while a lion is getting pulled apart
@@angelascott4073, I’ve never heard of seen those 😳