The best lion sighting of my life at ZIMANGA Private Game Reserve!

[@mariannevoight3611]

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

[@jbuehlerjr4289]

Absolutely incredible.

[@seandavis6458]

Incredible lion footage Villiers. Excellent photos also. Thank you!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks so much, Sean! 🙏🏻😎

[@stratgirl62]

Fantastic! Can't wait for my 10 day experience in 2023.

[@michaelcarter5434]

Has to be the best experience of a life to be to observe these beautiful predators and herbivores in their natural environment close up.

[@franciscojaviergarciamendoza]

Expectacular reserva para la fotografia, un lodge posibleente el mejor que estado y sobre todo los hide, lo recomiendo

[@emancipatedlionm9215]

Beautiful couful birdies! Lively lovely curious ones... 💯👍🏾

[@jandewelzim471]

Incredible! Thanks for the footage ! Seems like a special place.

[@falanajerido875]

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

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Falana 🙏🏻 I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I’d really appreciate it if you shared it with your friends and family 🙂

[@lindawebster5336]

WOW WOW WOW. Villiers that is such a beautiful video and that area is scenic. Thank you once more for ur amazing videos

[@TheSafariExpert]

As always, it's my pleasure, Linda! 😀 Please share this video with your friends and family so that more people can enjoy it 🙏

[@evansellie3416]

Great video absolutely stunning place loved all the animals specially my favorite lion's, thank you for your amazing video ✌️🕊️

[@janschings2671]

Beautiful setting, thank you for your vid.

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Jan. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please consider sharing the video with your friends.

[@janschings2671]

@@TheSafariExpert My family and I always enjoy your vid......2019 last time we bin in S.A. simply wonderfull.

[@TheSafariExpert]

@@janschings2671 , I hope you can visit again soon 🤞🏻🙂

[@caroldarby9444]

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.

[@donaldknowles9640]

South Africa is special

[@derekevens]

Thanks for sharing, certainly a great location and focused on photographers. Bucket list..!!!

[@TheSafariExpert]

My pleasure, Derek 👍🏻

[@Leopard_Lover]

And now it’s my best lion sighting, too!

[@sharonthorp8253]

Another great video of one of my favorites places! Well done.

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks so much Sharon 🙏🏻☺️

[@KatherineUribe-1]

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.👍🏻😊

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Katherine 🙏🏻 It really is a special lodge and reserve. Please share the video with your friends… 🙂

[@65ndlovumzi]

Absolutely sunning!! 😍

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏻

[@pieterkruger5775]

Great video of your trip to Zimanga, Ive been there twice, last in November last year. Very special place with great hosts and facilities.

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Pieter 🙏🏻

[@MarkDumbleton]

Awesome video of an incredible place! Well done Villiers. Glad I watched until the end! That roaring lion is special!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Mark 🙏🏻 Flip, I was lucky on this trip 🤯 …and all the lions ‘played along’ 😉

[@wardbloemhard6508]

I really enjoy every video you make, they are very inspirational! Baie dankie!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Groot plesier! 😉

[@callumevans7113]

Tough call on my favourite moment!! Either the lions at the hide or the cheetahs on foot, but that black rhino looked pretty special!!!

[@TheSafariExpert]

I must say, the black rhino was a highlight for me! 🦏🤩

[@katydickson5547]

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. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheSafariExpert]

My pleasure, Katy 🙂

[@annettelane659]

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.

[@TheSafariExpert]

Haha, you’re right, Annette - they were all good sightings 😉🙌🏻 I’d really appreciate it if you shared the video 🙏🏻

[@gbabe6014]

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.

[@TheSafariExpert]

Wow, lucky you! 🐆📸

[@fionaclarke8122]

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

[@TheSafariExpert]

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

[@calvindemont185]

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

[@TheSafariExpert]

You have to go, Calvin! 😉

[@RichardvanHaght]

Amazing black rhino sighting!!!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Richard 🙏🏻 Yes - that was a huge surprise! 🤩🦏

[@philipmasongordon786]

WOW. That was pretty spectacular Mr Steyn. Thank you

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Philip 🙏🏻😎

[@Tania_Steyn]

What a lion sighting!! Looks incredible there!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Tania 🙏🏻☺️

[@thandizungu2082]

Looks like a wonderful place

[@TheSafariExpert]

It sure is, Thandi

[@michellestemm774]

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! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Michelle. It means the world to me!

[@jamesamoh7340]

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. 🙏

[@TheSafariExpert]

Awesome, James! Thanks for subscribing and enjoy the content 🙌🏻

[@sawildlife24]

Brilliant video!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks a mil 🙏🏻😎

[@cr6231]

Great video! Awesome place. You have one more subscriber 😁

[@TheSafariExpert]

Awesome, C R 🙏🏻😎

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow, bro! Stunning film. Well done!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks man 🙏🏻😎

[@PeopleCallMeCraig]

What an amazing location and encounter! That blind at the watering hole is absolutely epic! Cheers

[@TheSafariExpert]

It really is, Craig 🤩

[@atkinsondavid1799]

Classic edit……well done!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks a mil, David

[@davidsherman3462]

Great video!!

[@NickLewis-PhotographyinNorfolk]

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.

[@TheSafariExpert]

Awesome, Nick!

[@JohnPokocky]

Thanks for sharing this. I’m going after seeing this video.

[@jone7414]

Great location for sure !

[@mrmrsstone3387]

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.

[@TheSafariExpert]

Fantastic! I hope you have some amazing sightings 🙌🏻

[@andygray7776]

Another great video Villiers. Thanks for sharing such an amazing experience. What time of year was this filmed?

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Andy. This was filmed in March 2022, but I have to mention - a very dry March.

[@christinepepper4053]

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!!!

[@TheSafariExpert]

My pleasure, Christine. Definitely take a wide angle lens with. 24-105mm or 24-70mm works well in the overnight hides.

[@christinepepper4053]

👍🏻

[@TheWildlifeFanatic]

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!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks a mil 🙏🏻

[@mariebotha8893]

Sjoe jou foto's is fantasties Dankie

[@markhuyskes7671]

Awesome !

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Mark

[@bessieluna]

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.

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks BL. Antares Bush Camp in the Greater Kruger, South Africa, will give you a similar experience.

[@simon-oc4vr]

nice video!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Simon 🙏🏻😎

[@mariyanamt]

Thanks for the video! I am going there in a month, so can't wait. Wide angle lense (s) did you use for the closer distances and the overnight hides?

[@AjaySingh-228]

Beautiful Bro ❤️

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Ajay!

[@AjaySingh-228]

@@TheSafariExpert you are welcome bro

[@jaccopladet7911]

Very nice video

[@williamryan3254]

There any rates listed anywhere?

[@TheSafariExpert]

You’ll have to contact reservations, William

[@angelascott4073]

Looks great . Looks less gory , I hope that’s the case

[@TheSafariExpert]

Less gory than what? 🤔

[@angelascott4073]

The other safari parks where you see visitors cheering while a lion is getting pulled apart

[@TheSafariExpert]

@@angelascott4073, I’ve never heard of seen those 😳

[@sudiptamukherjee4380]

Want a video of Amazon and Corbett national park, India. Thanks

[@metcorleone4811]

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!

[@janewillis2421]

What a privilege

[@sfiron]

Best time of the year to visit?

[@TheSafariExpert]

July to September (dry season)