It is mid-October, 4:30pm. Time for the afternoon game drive. Blue skies, warm sunlight. Sean instructs his guests, a couple from London, who have just arrived. Sean starts the engine. A day like any other for him, it seems. A unique day in the life of the visitors. It is their very first safari. They are excited.

A small pond is located just around the corner. In the dry winter one often finds animals here, suspects Sean. He is right. There are two imposing male lions in the shade and rest off. Sean pulls up close and turns off the engine. Silence and tranquility. No other vehicle disturbs the scene. Only the clicking of cameras. What an amazing sighting! Even for the experienced ranger who looks for animals every day in the bushveld, this sight is fascinating. The lions basically relax and Sean knows a lot to tell. The two "harmless" cats are in fact very dangerous, he says. The guests like the little stories. Some months ago the lion brothers even killed an elephant. Is that true?

Suddenly there is action. A few buffalo approach the waterhole. They seem not to notice the lions. Then everything goes fast. Lions are opportunistic hunters. A short, decisive sprint. No chance for the fleeing buffalo. The lion jumps up from behind and grabs him with its paws. The buffalo tries vigorously to free himself from the clutches. But the attacker does not let it go, and holds on like on a rodeo ride. The lion can not be shaken off.

Sean starts the engine to follow the scene. The lion’s brother grabs the prey by the neck. The buffalo is tired, does hardly move. "Oh my God!" Most of experienced bush visitors have never seen what the two safari newcomers experience on their first game drive. "This is a one in a lifetime experience," says Sean. A lion killing a buffalo? He has never seen this neither. Now the mighty buffalo falls to the ground. He moves less and slowly suffocates. The buffalo herd is standing close, but can not help. The two lions are now enjoying their feast. After about 48 hours, there will be nothing left from the prey.

Sometimes it happens that our guests have a "once in a lifetime experience". This is helped by a beautiful wildlife in Madikwe, the knowledge of our ranger, the ability to wait with patience, and sometimes a bit of luck. Many thanks to Mr & Mrs Lakhani for staying with us and sending us a unique video.