Page 64 - BBC Wildlife Volume 36 #11

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ANIMAL EMPIRES

Lions

Mapogo Honoured at the

New Cheetah Plains

BORN IN THE south around
2002, the six Mapogo brothers -
Dreadlocks, Pretty Boy, Rasta, Kinky
Tail (pictured), Mr T and Makhulu
- became the most fearsome lion
warriors in the history of the Sabi
Sand Reserve. These dark-maned
lions fiercely protected their vast
domain, ferociously challenging
and destroying any predators that
crossed their path. The beginning
of the end of their supremacy
was marked by a savage battle on
Cheetah Plains between the now
ageing Mapogos and the up-and-
coming Majingilane brotherhood.
What makes this battle so shockingly
unforgettable is that on both sides
the victors ate their fallen foes.
We have chosen to honour the
memory and spirit of these legendary
lions, by naming one of our luxurious
new bushveld houses at the brand-
new Cheetah Plains, “Mapogo”.
Offering guests unrivalled game
viewing opportunities, combined
with state-of-the-art architectural
design, the finished Cheetah Plains
houses promise exceptional safari
luxury of the highest standard.
Cheetah Plains (Sabi Sand)
together with Jaci’s Sabi House (Sabi
Sand), Jaci’s Lodges (Madikwe Game
Reserve) and The Grand Daddy (Cape
Town) are proudly managed by | |
African Secrets.

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