March 5, 2013 - While on a safari in Tanzania, we saw 7 lions - 4 lionesses and 3 young males - take down and begin eating a Cape buffalo over the course of 3 hours. The buffalo had a buddy who came to the rescue several times, but eventually had to give up. This is the first of 4 short videos showing the attacks, rescue, feeding frenzy, and vain attempts to escape.
• Lions attack Cape buff... 9:30 AM - The buddy moves far enough away so the lions attack. The buddy returns and chases them off.
• Lions attack Cape buff... 9:50 AM - Lions bring down buffalo, buddy does not return
• Lions attack Cape buff... 10:10 AM - Buffalo manages to get up, in spite of feeding lions
• Lions Attack Cape Buff... 10:17 AM - One last time, buffalo manages to get up briefly. Flock of crowned cranes fly over.
We all thought the following fun to watch. One of several Serengeti lions resting in a tree, falls out of the tree, after vainly trying to hang on for a few seconds. No harm done:
• Serengeti Lion Falls O...
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To climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and safari through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, I chose to use Thomson Safaris, primarily because it was recommended by National Geographic and because it got many good write-ups. Thomson Safaris www.thomsonsafaris.com/ delivered everything they promised, when they promised. I recommend them.