INSANE GoPro Footage: GOMONDWANE Male Lions Get SUPER CLOSE !!

Kruger Unlocked Ep 32 Crocodile Bridge - In this episode of Kruger Unlocked, witness INSANITY! We stumble upon the GOMONDWANE MALE LIONS on patrol at dawn, with multiple SUPER CLOSE encounters captured on GoPro!
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After a decade of guiding in the Greater Kruger, it's time for a new adventure! Join me as we journey south to explore the rich predators and diverse flora and fauna around Crocodile Bridge in the Kruger National Park. Get ready for an immersive street view safari experience, capturing the beauty and excitement of the park from multiple angles through the eyes of a seasoned safari guide!

[@eugeneleonard8248]

Wow chinormize just needed to roar to complete the picture!

[@cs-wildcam]

Can you imagine that! And when that day comes I want to see you comment again✊🦁👍 Cheers🇿🇦

[@KrugerParkGameDrives]

Well Done! Great video! Thanks 👍♥🦁

[@cs-wildcam]

Thank you😄🇿🇦🦁

[@teresaedmunds3399]

Hi there, christof it's so great to see how you light up when u see ur lions, bless you for bringing greats videos! From HOT AZ area

[@cs-wildcam]

Hi Teresa! The joy that I experienced at that moment😬🤩 it brings me to life on the inside! Enjoy the summertime and stay cool in AZ. Blessings from the KNP🇿🇦🙏🏻🦁

[@willietheron5842]

Chris you did it again showing us what we miss about the Kruger . Wow that Lion with the beautiful mane what a stunner . So counting the day's till we get there .

[@cs-wildcam]

The roll of the lion dice fell my way again Willie! Split nose is a beaut for sure! Still need to respond to your email👍 October is around the corner Cheers for now!

[@willietheron5842]

@@cs-wildcam Well i hope your luck holds out till October hope to see the Kitties and more . Like i said no hurry on the reply to my mail still plenty of time left . In the meantime i watch all the Kruger channels and camping vlogs about the Kruger Cheers mate have a good one .

[@fukatrumume9750]

Greetings, Madibaah! OMF 🦁 🦁, the walk by of these 2 Brobdingnagian gladiators seemed so surreal. Imagined myself on the back of Sakkie & lived to tell 🤣 Oh, Tank💕 Rise & roar. Hard to accept their duality of life & death in the wild. Any sighting, update on ZaZa, C? I m dead! Cubbiesss ♥️🧡♥️ Delirious. What a teaser, Christof‼️ Appreciate u. XOX to your own cub & lioness. Pride! Knock, knock ✊ Antonis… sending good cheers & wishes ✨

[@cs-wildcam]

Was a great sighting hey!? 😂 man my heart was pounding away when I saw them brush passed the cameras Yep, you would’ve had a great lion cage viewing experience in the cold 🥶 il keep adding the teasers in the future. Interesting to see who of the commenting subscribers actually watches till the end. I will pass on your wishes to Simone & Dwayne thank you 🙏🏻 Madiba out until next time!

[@kentreg1]

Love your enthusiasm. Always fun to watch your vids, Cheers.

[@cs-wildcam]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the comment 😄🦁Cheers

[@nerinecruywagen2008]

Great video and footage Christof! I enjoyed the soft early morning light you captured them in. Already looking forward to the next video 😊! Thank you and have a great day!

[@cs-wildcam]

Thank you very much Nerine! It was a special few moments during the break of dawn, the light looked cool and fresh and they were highly active back to their core area giving some opportunity for walk by’s 🤩was really great being their Look forward to share the next one with you! Until then cheers🇿🇦🙏🏻🦁

[@teresatexas]

Wow splitnose is magnificent what a beautiful bigboy.blondie is also beautiful ❤

[@renaldehuysamen4585]

Thanks!

[@rachellehenson5568]

OH MY GOSH!! Christof you have gotten the best footage EVER of the Gomos!! You just made my week. Just wish my boy Tank was with him. Supposedly, Splitnose and Blondie were found way out of their territory on the H5. Wonder if they are looking for Tank?? Supposedly a ranger had a sighting of Tank over 2 weeks ago. I know a content creator is gonna try and scout out the Shishangeni concession for Tank. I’m guessing that’s the area he was seen. Idk how true all of this is though. Anxious for another sighting of ZaZa. I just can’t believe the sighting you had with the Gomos. Is Splitnose really the beast everyone says he is?? I know he’s proly much bigger in person. Thanks so much for gathering all this footage and sharing with us. Have a wonderful rest of your week 💜🦁💜🦁💜🦁

[@cs-wildcam]

This was a good one Rachelle, really enjoyed myself😄 happy you enjoyed this one. Still work in progress! Not sure about the info above but one thing I’ve learnt over the years is to only trust photographic evidence that can give a clear indication of a whisker pattern. Otherwise it remains rumours that get folks overly excited for no reason. Related brothers can have such a resemblance that it becomes confusing and the rumours can lead to misconceptions of who is who and where. Only time will tell I guess but I’m happy to wait for a clear image to compare and not come to any conclusions yet. Saw an image of Zaza with the Vurhami lioness and her cubs close to lollipop loop just missed him yesterday 🤦🏻‍♂️ Split-nose is a very big male lion no doubt! Don’t think he is the biggest ever in the KNP🤔 Will be in the lookout and see what I can find out because I would also love to put this puzzle together Cheers for now appreciate your comment as always!🙏🏻🦁🇿🇦

[@gigidawide6033]

Don’t get tired of seeing Splitnose

[@cs-wildcam]

Same here!

[@garyhunt8784]

Christof great videos as usual. I heard tank was seen by a ranger a week ago.....

[@cs-wildcam]

Thank you Gary! Appreciate 😄 Without photographic evidence it’s still up in the air. Do hope that he makes a comeback

[@ianserfontein4806]

It’s moments like these that remind us of the raw beauty and magnificence of the South African wildlife, offering unique and unforgettable encounters that leave lasting impressions on anyone lucky enough to be on the right place at right time. Baie mooi ne, Baie mooi eish! Yebo Baie mooi!!! To be continued - the expectation of some spectacular event coming up!!!

[@cs-wildcam]

Met eish ja! 😂was so very lucky to be at the right place on the right time.Thank you Ian! Looking forward to share the next one with you Take care and chat soon🙏🏻❤️ Happy days!

[@BarryKeeley]

Amazing video thanks for this, Val.

[@michellejones716]

What a fantastic life you have! I so appreciate you bringing to us sights we will probably never see in real life. What magnificent lions these boys are. Truly a blessing to be able to see them free and wild.

[@cs-wildcam]

Only my pleasure Michelle! I truly hope that you have a chance to visit SA one day🙏 Until then il keep bringing you a glimpse of these majestic animals lives! Cheers from KNP🇿🇦🦁Thank you!

[@MrContender25]

Whoa so close!!! Awesome driving skills Christof, way to get in position!!!

[@cs-wildcam]

Thanks bud! The manoeuvrability of the small Suzuki Jimny makes it much easier to get into good spots 👍😄

[@hichameboudjebha1884]

Epic sighting ,It's always great to see huge male lions. I think the male lion is the most iconic animal and these two boys' huge size reminds me of the legendary Black Dam Male from Timbavati.

[@heavenlyclouds1337]

Wow. Amazing. that’s all I can say. seeing those kings it’s just the best ever. ❤❤

[@cs-wildcam]

The close embraces with these animals are awe inspiring for sure! I’m grateful that I have this opportunity everyday 😄🙏🏻🦁

[@tellmemorethx]

🤯 The BEST footage of those boys EVER !! You are rock’n the Gomo’s…. That sideways glance was heart stopping. You may need to start building shelves in your house for awards coming your way….🏆 Go buy wood with this $$ and get them put up…or, maybe extra GoPro batteries 😂. As always Christof, your work is top notch. It’s such a honor to share these experiences. Thank you 🙏🏻 P.S Damn tease with those babies. I know it will be worth the wait….but I’ve already started counting the minutes. Peace out. Be well.

[@cs-wildcam]

Definitely the best of them to date my friend! No doubt! They were so close for a moment I thought the Gomo’s will be rocking me! That’s why I slowed it down because the eye contact was piercing eish. 😂awards?? Haha for the craziest wild lion vlogger alive! Thanks for the Supers will defn go for fuel in Sakkie🙏🏻appreciate this. Il have to invest in newer GoPros soon though🤔 the hero 7 and 8 is letting me down more than often these days. The honour is mine M! Thank you for the support 🇿🇦🙏🏻 I’m sorry but the cubs and the rest of the morning were THE perfect tease for next time😉😂 Hang in there! Chat soon and thanks again! Cheers for now 🙏🏻🇿🇦🦁

[@tellmemorethx]

@@cs-wildcam You just proved my point twice, craziest wild lion vlogger... now go figure it out 🤣 They were close many times....your visceral reaction wires must have been frying. That tease was up there with an episode of Breaking Bad ending...nooooooooo. The lighting looked perfect. Can't wait to see it. Yes, feed Sakkie...we all love a good meal 😄 Waiting patiently..... 😉

[@cs-wildcam]

@@tellmemorethx it’s as if my instincts kicks in when the action happens! Must be the years of guiding when the silence is broken by something incredible happening.. I all of a sudden become a master at multitasking which is during normal circumstances not the case at all😂 patience is thy virtue my friend! The light was immaculate. I was salivating nonstop! Chat soon!🙏🏻

[@StephenLynch-w7q]

U just made my week christof the boys are on a mission big time looking for tank probly ❤ amazing as always mate cheers

[@cs-wildcam]

Thank you Stephen! Happy to hear that ✊🦁😄

[@andypqs]

Very impressive lions & footage too

[@cs-wildcam]

Cheers Andy thank you! These boys are impressive for sure👍🦁

[@emancipatedlionm9215]

Absolutely majestic 💥🦁🦁 thanks for promising to look out for Adorable Tank🦁really hope hes safe🤔 Blondie n Splitnose are sooooo hugely handsome; thinking of these 2 slapping someone with these huge paws then putting allllll these tons/kgs/lbs on u🙆🏾 dear dear🤔 great sighting 💥👍🏾

[@cs-wildcam]

These boys will smack you into another spectrum that’s for sure. My radars are tuned in to find tank. Even if I can only relay a message. Il only consider photographic evidence. Not interested in rumours whatsoever. This was indeed a great sighting thanks for the comment as usual! Cheers 👋🏻 😄🦁🇿🇦

[@emancipatedlionm9215]

@@cs-wildcam no.. thank u for bringing joy to our hearts💥💥 really appreciate 🦁

[@Lili-kk4mt]

Wow Christof.... what a beautiful footage! 👌 It looked like they were so close you could almost smell them.... You must be over the moon with this encounter.... wow... 💪🦁🐾

[@cs-wildcam]

Lili! Of the two. Blondie smelt the worst😂lions actually do have a strong scent about them. I was elated with what I could capture of the boys for sure 👌🏻 Appreciate your comment thank you very much! Take care🇿🇦🙏🏻

[@johnmorgan8868]

Thank you Christof I've heard that the gomondwane males have been way out of their territory

[@rachellehenson5568]

I heard same thing. We must’ve watched the same video. Wondering if they are looking for Tank

[@cs-wildcam]

Pleasure John! Not uncommon for pride males to move into the extended homerange. If they have pride separation and multiple litters of cubs the extended homerange becomes like a buffer for the pride lands. Not impossible that the H5 lionesses could’ve attracted them to. In the world of mature male lions it’s all about propagating their own genetics 🧬

[@johnmorgan8868]

@@cs-wildcam indeed Christof Thank you again Watching your video's really makes my day♥️

[@Crazeeyeet]

Christof, you have done it again! You can tell even through the screen, how excited everyone is to see Splitnose and Blondie again! It will be interesting to see how Zaza and his brothers react when they realize their fathers are back with the Vurhamis. Hopefully Zaza doesn’t get a beating from his fathers again, it’s been quite some time so hopefully he has learned his lesson! Cheers Christof 🍻 I can’t wait for the next episode! 🦁

[@cs-wildcam]

Damn Peter this was a cool sighting of them being so highly mobile! Unfortunately the excitement didn’t come without its niggles. Small crash as some folks reversed into each other. These boys can cause some serious lion fever almost like a Tuna run can make ski boats go crazy😂 good that you mentioned how Zaza and brothers would react. They are more east of the main rd these days when they are with the females. These two pride males are consistently leaning towards the west. Bet Zaza has learnt how to stay out of their way ever since. Cheers bud always appreciate your comments! Stay safe and cheers for now👍🙏🏻🦁🇿🇦

[@terrencejackson1824]

The problem was that ZaZa was getting close to the Hippo Pools Pride where is isn’t welcomed and posses a threat to their young cube and females. They tolerate him and his brothers with Vurhamis. Vurhami Pride is their home pride and the females are strong and won’t let him mate with them or kill any younger lions. It’s basically his Mom, Aunts and Sisters…Big Difference between the two

[@cs-wildcam]

@@terrencejackson1824 very true thanks for adding Terrance! The hippo pools pride according to what I’ve heard is relatives of the Vurhami pride that broke away years ago. Which is normal for big prides. This causes the overlap of natal territories which could spell trouble for sub adults reaching sexual maturity if pride males pivots between the two. To conclude I think Zaza is ripe for leaving the area to become properly nomadic. Interesting dynamics and getting to know all of this is quite fascinating. Thanks again! Cheers

[@sandykeef4638]

Thank you Christof for the great video! Amazing i absolutely love these huge lions! It's wonderful to see them this close! Stay safe out there!❤

[@cs-wildcam]

My pleasure Sandy! Was great capturing them like this! Will do Same to you, cheers for now!🦁

[@christiaangriesel8486]

Dankie Christof presies wat ek nodig gehad het in die middel van n rowwe week. Die sightings word net beter🤩 Ek het rerig gehoop jy het die twee manne raak geloop toe jy my vertel het van die oggend se goeie sightings en dan is daar nog oppad😁 Ek dink ek gaan aansoek doen vir n go-pro posisie by CS-Wildcam😂,die angles en videos wat jy kry is rerig van die beste wat uit Kruger uit kom😁 En om die cherry op die koek te sit is jou sighting etiket ook van die beste. Weerens baie dankie Christof 😁

[@cs-wildcam]

Dis vir my altyd so lekker om jou comments te lees Christiaan! Ek waardeer dit hartlik mata🙏🏻 Dit was werklik n lekker sighting om met die kameras te speel. Om dit na die tyd bymekaar te sit is ni n grap ni. Stuur bietji jou cv deur vir my sodat ek jou bullbar clamping onderving kan sien. Ongelukkig moet Ek jou met buffel mus smeer voor die tyd. En die GoPro moet om jou voorkop vasgebind word sodat wanneer die leeu aan jou gesig kom lêk dat hy daai frontale shot mooi kan kry! Die mooi woorde is werklik inspirerend en dit gee my n huppel in my stap om meer te doen Ek waardeer dit👍 Groete en geniet die opkomende naweek! Go Cheslin✊🇿🇦😄🦁

[@lancewr5279]

really enjoying your channel. great work!

[@cs-wildcam]

Appreciate thank you Lance! Will keep them coming!

[@DebbieMurray-k7i]

Awesome Christof…cheers my friend 🙂🖤

[@cs-wildcam]

Thanks Debbie! Cheers 🥂 🇿🇦🦁

[@Zonalions]

What a magnificent sight. How Majestic and how confidant the brothers are. Strolling like they own it, and they do. Thank you for the video. ❤ lions.

[@cs-wildcam]

My pleasure Nuri! They are defn confident despite all the vehicles! Thank you for the comment!🦁🙏🏻🇿🇦

[@MauroMeneguzzi-tf2jf]

Eles estão pra lá e pra cá no seu tiritorios até encontrar outros leões pode aver a batalha entre os leões 😮

[@xneapolisx]

Top-level stuff, as usual, from the brilliant Christof. What a sighting my friend. Thanks for the wonderful sightings. Can't wait to see what's next. ❤🐾🦁

[@cs-wildcam]

Thanks so much @xneapolisx! My pleasure will keep them coming! Looking forward to share the next one with you Cheers for now!🦁🙏🏻🇿🇦

[@dionellwalker9762]

Christol good morning here in Virginia U.S. , did you say that a friend whose a guide saw Tank 2 weeks ago. Awesome footage keep them coming

[@cs-wildcam]

Hi there nope, according to what I gathered the 11th of February was the last confirmed images of him Cool will do!🦁 Cheers from 🇿🇦

[@dionellwalker9762]

@@cs-wildcam I didn't know it's been that long since a TANK sighting. Has the big fella ever been gone this long ? 4 months is a long time but it doesn't seem that long though since the last time I saw TANK . It doesn't sound very encouraging but hopefully TANK shows up and surprises us. TANK wasn't in great shape to be out alone but these are animals and they don't have reasoning so his actions need not to be pondered

[@reubengikaru9110]

Amazing! Great job! Any sign of tank??

[@cs-wildcam]

Nothing yet Reuben🤔thanks a lot!🦁

[@claudiasangwais1129]

Sniffing, following the scent of a lioness

[@Wild-Man]

Hi Christo,what vehicle do drive in? It just look so crammed in there........

[@cs-wildcam]

Grey Suzuki Jimny😄 yip school holidays rush!

[@alanbarrins7037]

Any word on tank my friend??

[@cs-wildcam]

Nothing unfortunately 👍

[@falanajerido875]

Chris this is Amazing. How did it, feel when blondie penetration eyes. Look at you? What was you thinking at that moment?. Chris I truly enjoyed. Thank you for all that you do. You are the best. Those beautiful cubs at the end blew my mind. Umtil next time cheers for now.

[@cs-wildcam]

Thank you Falana! I was thinking how incredibly fortunate I am to capture them like this. I’ve wanted to capture these boys like this for a while now! The light falling on the cubs were next level🤩 Always appreciate your comments and thanks for enjoying! Until next time! 🙏🏻🦁🇿🇦

[@falanajerido875]

@@cs-wildcam Chris when I look at the mirror of your eyes. I was saying to myself, I wanted to be there to experience such a powerful connection with the lions. Chris God love you, and you are blessed. Thank you again for sharing what you love to us. Until next video cheers for now.

[@cs-wildcam]

@@falanajerido875 I’m grateful for these opportunities Falana. Never in my life as a child I thought il be doing this one day! Cheers my friend take care👋🏻🤩

[@kevinpittsful]

Christof please ask around about the white male lion from ngala - wondering if he is still nomadic or has a pride

[@cs-wildcam]

👍👍

[@josephletourneau5569]

Christof you definitely got radar... Did the 2 Kings do any contact calls for Tank?

[@cs-wildcam]

Build in radar👍😂 No contact calling Joseph, thanks for the comment

[@renaldehuysamen4585]

Exceptional clear views of the lions. Intimidating size of those males. We can see your effort and hard work going backwards and forwards to get the best possible visuals. Thank you for that and sharing with us.

[@dionellwalker9762]

Christol a question for you, why doesn't Kruger Park officials allow you guys to use drones in the park specifically? I only can imagine the lions in Kruger that have never been seen which is the beauty of nature but being a lover of lions boy would I love to see them all lol

[@cs-wildcam]

I wish Dionell! Unfortunately because of poaching it is not permitted in the park. I’ve asked some of the park staff and apparently I could be allowed if an anti poaching guy comes with me. Hopeful that it could happen in the future🤞🏻can you imagine 🤩

[@dionellwalker9762]

@@cs-wildcam that would be awesome, all your subscribers would love the footage you'd gather. I can only imagine the undiscovered lion prides and males in Kruger. I believe it was said 1600 lions reside in Kruger. Kruger is the most populated park in Africa ,right. Please work on getting a anti poaching ranger to accompany you one day.

[@richardlee3873]

are there other 3 brother alive also?

[@cs-wildcam]

Not sure about the other 3 eastern Gomondwane males. Will try and find out👍

[@harrypatton8269]

Where is Tank ?

[@cs-wildcam]

Not sure

[@Regolaa]

Do you know how old they are?

[@cs-wildcam]

Born around 2014 approximately 9-10 years old

[@nelsoncontaoi]

Bro what happen to tank ?

[@cs-wildcam]

Have no idea 🤷

[@nelsoncontaoi]

Bro next episode bro whitecasper

[@cs-wildcam]

@@nelsoncontaoi love the way your talking Nelson🤩

[@nelsoncontaoi]

Haha im just joking bro

[@cs-wildcam]

@@nelsoncontaoi not me Nelson no jokes I’m coming for Casper as well!

[@cptcas1405]

Thanks!

[@cs-wildcam]

Thank you captain 🧑‍✈️ 😄