Lion Chase at Lebala Camp, Botswana - March 2020
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- 00:00 - Starting out
06:10 - Roaring Begins
13:00 - Final Sprint
Two resident dominant males (Old Gun and Sebastian) chase away three intruders (from nearby Selinda Camp, details below) who have been battling them for territory. Two of the three intruders were limping prior to the chase, and escaped in another direction. The healthy intruder led Old Gun and Sebastian on a long chase over the course of about an hour, covering roughly 2 miles.
12/22/2020 - it was brought to my attention by Hassan Mohammed that the three intruder males are most likely residents of Selinda Camp, which is a bit to the south of Lebala Camp. They spend their time in between the two areas, and have skirmishes with the Lebala males. See comments below from Hassan for more details. Thank you Hassan!
1/4/2021 - Why didn't the lions attack the humans? So far this has been the most frequent comment / question. There are several reasons. First, many lions like these are used to, or habituated to, humans. They've grown up with safari trucks watching them from the time they were cubs. But they didn't grow up eating people, so we don't fit their normal idea of food. Some guides have told me that the lions don't recognize people as individuals inside the truck - instead they see the truck as one big blob. I don't completely believe that, I think they do see us in some way (they often look me in the eye). I think they ignore us because they're just not interested. Even so, it's not a good idea to stand up, or move around in such a way that you clearly separate yourself from the truck. Is there some risk involved in being in one of these trucks? Yes definitely, but it's hard to say how much. Throughout Botswana and South Africa there are probably hundreds of trucks just like these going out on morning and evening safari drives, every single day of the year. I don't remember ever hearing about someone being attacked by a lion while in one of these trucks. Finally, the guides are often familiar with particular lions, and they know which ones are calm and which ones aren't. One time I had a guide find tracks of two lions that he knew were aggressive and had charged the trucks in the past, and he told us we would not try to follow them. So you are putting trust in the guides to do their best to keep you safe, while being aware that wildlife is unpredictable and anything could happen.
More details about the chase on my blog post: www.mikewillisphotography.com...
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I just love how loving and affectionate pride members are with each other!
Two kings of the jungle making their presence felt.
Such majestic animals.
The lion's ROAR is so powerful, so beautiful, so unique, and so scary at the same time. I was on an African safari with my brother, and a lion within few meters from our jeep roared, It froze the blood in my lungs... what a magnificent and majestic cat.
"it froze the blood in my lungs..."
Holy smokes! Was it really that loud in person? Never heard one before...
Righttt
@@EvilSecondTwin it's very loud in person, when you're up close like that! Not loud like a music concert that hurts your ears though. More of a deep loud rumble that you feel in your chest just as much as you hear with your ears
@@michaelwillis2295 makes sense. I think I fully understand. Thank you.
That's a noise I love and can only dream about seeing in the wilderness of Africa
Even though there were no ‘dramatic action’, the atmosphere during the chase was filled with tension……to be so close to the lions, to be able to hear their guttural grunts and finally their heavy panting as they took a break in the shadow of the very vehicles you are in…….you got your money’s worth. Thanks for sharing👍😊
Thank you Philip! Yes we definitely did, it was completely unforgettable
@@michaelwillis2295 we were supposed to go on a similar safari some years ago. Unfortunately, it was cancelled when one of our party got into an auto collision a week before our departure.
@@psoon04286 Sorry to hear that, hope everything turned out ok! Also I hope you'll be able to go on a safari at some point in the future. I went for the first time in 2015 and I thought it would be a once in a lifetime thing, but I loved it so much, now I go every year.
The one who filmed this is an expert! Nice and stable video ,no shaking with the exception when the vehicle hit the tree stump (likely).Greetings from Tanzania
Thank you Alex! Greetings to you as well!
Gorgeous, big pride males! There is nothing like male lions on their prime. Majestic kings! 🦁👑
It's so unique how these ferocious large males bond, it's incredible to me how social and affectionate they are in their pride.
Also Lions are the only cat species to do this... Pretty much other species are solitary..
Yup
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@@justicethedoggo3648 I said "cat species"(among these species).
@@dorahead8531 llplll
Thank you for providing me with moments of relaxation and meaning through your videos
My fascination with lions will never end.
Same bruh
My fascination with The Majestic Kings will never end 🦁👑
👑🦁The only True King🦁👑
The vehicles get in the way of nature let the lions be you need to go home
🙌🏽They embody power in fearlessness 🙌🏽
@@douglasdeakin7602 I rarely see animals that are very bothered by the vehicles. There is some debate about it though. In a perfect world, yes maybe no humans would be there at all. But in reality, tourism is what makes this land valuable to local governments. If tourism were removed, they'd have to monetize it some other way. So tourism makes it more valuable to keep this land pristine, as opposed to farmland or mines or something.
THEY waiting next victim ok
Holy crap that's a little to close for my comfort! Those eyes are terrifying!
You people were at the right place at the right moment. You tried to capture as much as possible... Congratulations for such a great effort. I appreciate you very much.
Thanks Sakah I'm glad you liked it!
@@michaelwillis2295 how many this lion weight?
Hi @Relaxing Sounds, sorry but I don't think we asked the guides the weight, or if we did I don't remember!
I love the way you filmed these actual scenes.
I wish I could company you one day !!
I've been fortunate to be able to travel to Botswana almost every year for the past few years, so there's always a chance! My next visit is scheduled for March 2021, hopefully covid won't put a stop to it!
@@michaelwillis2295 Is Botswana better than South Africa for safari?
@@farzana6676 it's hard to say.. my first ever safari was in South Africa and I loved it. But since then I've gone to Botswana 4 times and I love it even more. The lodges, staff, guides etc are all equal I believe. But there's something about Botswana, especially the okavango delta, that I love. It's more difficult to see rhinos in Botswana though. And Botswana can be somewhat expensive, which is why I usually travel during the low or shoulder seasons. There are some very expensive lodges in south africa as well though. So I guess overall, you can't go wrong with either one. Both will bring you to beautiful nature and wildlife
@@farzana6676 I love South Africas Kruger National Park and Sabi sands.
WE MUST PROTECT AND SAVE OUR LIONS😎🔥🐾💚💪👍
I couldn't agree more!
We maybe stay out of there way? And stop interfering with nature?
Полностью согласна !
Yes
@@slickmick580
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if our cats at home grew to their size that would be scary
Thanks Michael for this stunning footage. The lions looked so terrifying and their heads so large. One of the best videos showing the raw intensity of the lions.
Thank you!!
Perto do tigre é gatinho
Territorial control for the larger/powerful prides is essential in their world of survival. Scenes like this are reminders to humans that it can be quite brutal sometimes.
Territorial control for the larger/powerful prides is essential in their world of survival. Scenes like this are reminders to humans that it can be quite brutal sometimes.
Whenever I feel tired and stressed, watching animal videos always helps me relax and bring my mood back to normal.
I like videos about animals because they help me
Love the sounds of the birds doves and guinnea fowls and others not sure of name 😊the lions are gorgeous love the views just stunning❤👍great video
Thank you Maureen, I'm glad you liked it!
As exactly as I enjoyed that birds sound especially in that 4.02 minute, beautiful
Loved this, great footage. Thank you! (Love these magnificent beasts..)
Pretty good pictures. I enjoyed the green/suny landscape as well😎😎
Thank you!
Gorgeous king lion i love lions and whenever i see lion cubs my heart melts thank u for sharing ur videos God bless all of you🙏🙏🙏😍😍😎😎
@Teyae T Amen thank u so much God bless u and ur loved ones, too🙏
I love them too.... Especially the little ones saying ow - ow .
Beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful.
Congratulations in every action you do you show so much respect
In my boyhood I found Hatari & African safari,but presently your photography & hunting inspired me.You deserve a lot of thanks.
Thanks Debasis!
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Nice close up look at the males lion. Great video
Thank you!
Most beautiful creatures
Wow! How majestic these dominant males are! They’re high on alert as they know other lions are trying to take them over!
Thanks for your time
A male lion is FEARLESSNESS on four legs😳
I've seen one run from a teenage buffalo.
@@mikehunt7888 o 😯 wow
They're selectively fearless, as seen by the three retreating brothers. lol
@@mikehunt7888 does not really fear, thats surviving, Lion arent stupids
YOU CAN SAY THIS: But, Only In A Sense. Not Beyond That Particular Sense In My View. GOD IS THE GREATEST! With Due Thanks, Regards And The Best Wishes: SNR. (FFP). . . . . . . . WITH REGARDS!
Incredible editing job !
Thank you so much!
Great video without any music 👍love the nature sound
Beautiful reminds me of my days
An awesome experience among those powerful, magnificent beasts. Truly thrilling. Lion is truly the King of Beasts.
Awe that lion roar is the best sound in the whole world wouldn't you say. I think so.
I agree!!
@@michaelwillis2295 there's nothing that sounds better is there. Awe they are just absolutely gorgeous animal's luv them to bits they are my favourite animal. And that sound God there's nothing like it.
@@stevenparker525 Absolutely! That was the first (and so far the only) time I've heard a lion roar like that in person. Not only was it loud and powerful, but I could feel it in my chest as well because of how deep it was. Great experience
Wow these males are impressive! I love when they roar. So powerful and terrorizing! Tha k you this was one of the best lion videos!
Thank you Christine, I really appreciate your kind words and I'm glad you liked the video! Yes I agree, there is nothing like a lion's roar
Look at the size of them lions and the muscles they have
Wonderful footage, pleasure watching Lions
Thank you!
What a life in the real nature, Constant fighting for territory between the males all their lives.
Brilliant video. thanks.
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Amazing captures !
Thank you!
Wow Amazing footage
Thank you very much!
amazing footage. thnx for sharing
I appreciate you for filming
Wildlife animals
beautifully creature as of
Lions.
4r.
Nice video beautiful lions thankyou
no problem, thank you as well!
TYVM FOR SHARING!!!!
My pleasure!!
I am amazed at how the lions ignore the trucks....
He doesn't see it as a threat,, he's in his natural habitat, nothing can shake him.
Lovely up close footage..
thank you!
@@michaelwillis2295 looks like you guys have no protection at all
@@VIDEOVISTAVIEW2020 Just saw your comment - technically you're right, we have no protection other than the truck. Check out the description on the video for details on why this is relatively safe. Short version is the lions don't really care about us
@@michaelwillis2295 I do understand that these lions are accustomed to people looking around. However we need to consider the fact that this big cats are not tamed like ordinary house cats. This lions packed a physiological feature that are too dangerous for people. Accidents can happen anytime and my question is, what is the plan B for situations that might endanger human safety?
@@VIDEOVISTAVIEW2020 I understand your point. I just realized when you mentioned plan B that I had responded to your other comment about this, but to re-iterate for anyone else who sees it, I don't think there is a plan B so to speak. None of the guards are armed, and we can't win a fight against a lion. So we decide beforehand that these are the chances we're willing to take. We put some trust in the guides to make sure not to bring us near animals they're unfamiliar with and/or that seem aggressive, and we trust the wildlife to do what they've done in the past (ignore us). There are differing opinions on this, for example in Tanzania the safari trucks are enclosed for safety. So it's up to us to decide if we want to go on safari, and if so, will we be willing to go somewhere that has open trucks. For me, I've been on many open trucks in front of lions, and I'm willing to keep going back. :)
What an experience that would have been!
Thanks for the shade says the Lions at the end.
Leí su explicación en la descripción y me lo creí, gracias.
I love watching them could watch these all day
The lions of Botswana male and female sub- adults and cubs are all stunning and magnificent. They are big strong healthy incredible and very capable bigcats. Love love love them💜💙💛❤💚🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥🔥🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🌴🌳🌴🌳❤😎😎
they look great i realy think they wont be going great video thank y
Excellent!
They’re some big & healthy fellas! ♥️
Really enjoying your videos Michael, great job honestly 👏👏😊🇦🇺
Thank you Viti!! :) I just got back from a shortened trip to Botswana and will be posting some more soon
@@michaelwillis2295 It’s been so long since we last spoke, I do apologize.. I’d like to ask a small favor.. next time you head out to Africa anywhere in this beautiful country, would you kindly pack me in your luggage?? I won’t make a sound.. promise!! 🙏🤭😂😂😂
Hi Viti! Actually I'm booked for another trip to Botswana next March! I don't think riding in luggage would be comfortable on a 15-hour flight though! You should fly in style!
@@michaelwillis2295 😂😂😂 of course 👍
Good
Gorgeous lion 🦁 🙏👑💪🏼❤️
Thanks for sharing such a nice vedio and thank u for ur hard work .
Anytime Tahera, I'm glad you liked it!
I could literally watch this a dozen times, the look of ol gun after hearing the Lion calling for his partner was like who the @#@# is in my Hood!!
Great Video!!!......one thing I liked the most is that it's real from the start to the end.....not like some others do a lot of editing and take footage from others to create a scene that's not real. I love lions and especially their cubs. Michael, next time you visit Africa......if possible, could you do a video on lion cubs......I just adore them!!!.....thanks!
Thank you so much Kelly! I'd be happy to get some more video of lion cubs, next chance I get! I'm going back in March, so the moms have two months to start having some cubs : ) And I agree, a lot of time I'm skeptical of videos that are heavily edited, I wonder if the "story" they're telling is real, or just a narrative that they thought sounded good.
I love Lion stories!
It’s amazing to me how two lions see each other and
they’re like- We should fight. Right now. And then they attempt to murder each other.
Thanks!
500 pounds of sheer raw power alpha cat!! 💪👑🦁
Wow.he's seqrching for a prey.
Love those birds soundings
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Thank you for sharing to all the people’s watch amazing video animals 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for watching!
So beautiful Lion King and also dangerous .
lions remind me of nightclub bouncers
One day there were tourists who found the cubs too cute and wanted to touch them, the guide told them that if they did that, it would be the last time they would go on safari
Thank you for these beautiful videos, it raises awareness of the protection of this beautiful animal
excuse my english, i"m french
I’m a little confused as to how many dominant males there are, two or three!
I Agree with that comment, we must protect these beautiful majestics❤❤❤❤
Wow the intruder is still running and the 2 males are closing in! Wow it’s gonna be tight!
it's amazing
This is great material, lots of pertinent footage, don't always have to look for a super production to find something of interest.
Good work, and thanks for the entertainment!
thank you!! :) I'm glad you liked it!
ضضشش!
it's good work but looks like these guys have no protection at all filming this amazing lions
Thanks 😊
14:46 lmao I am in bed watching this video and even I felt this
Nice to see
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The comment at the end where the guide said. Sometimes the different groups can become a coalition, if they are submissive and don’t fight back. That was very interesting.
Are the any books or sources on it. It's kinda interesting
How tho? This only happens when a male is born alone or his brothers are killed. Every male lion would die before joining any group if they have brothers. This guy dont know what he talking about submit only tigers or young male lions submit to there fathers/uncles.
Cool.
This lion is heavily breathing.
And the other one is breathing very faster.
Dass die Leute in diesen Jeeps keine Angst haben, selbst angefallen
zu werden...oder doch?!! Ich jedenfalls stiege nur in ein komplett
geschlossenes Fahrzeug ein😁 - Super Video, toller Job, danke👍👋!
Yırtıcılar zamanla cipli safaricilere alışıp adapte oluyorlar ama jep ten inip yerde gezerlerse yırtıcılar tehdit olarak algılayıp saldırma olasılıkları yüksektir. Ayni durum Asya da farklı gelişir çünkü kaplanlar herşeyi tehdit olarak algılama potansiyeline sahiptir jep ya da başka bir şeyin üzerinde olmanın önemi yok.
Good video of the lion walking thru the meadow and roaring.
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When lions be looking straight at you, that means they know your presence (camera folks filming and commotion, they see and hear your whispers too)
Hey Mike... Typical behaviour of the lions up in Linyanti... they are bigger prides up there and you often get confrontation.... the video also shows how good the guides have to be in order to keep up with them, much to do with anticipating their movements.... excellent showcase of what can be a normal day in the bush here
Hi Roger! Yes I agree, our guide and tracker, Mayezi and Mr. Moe, both did a great job following them. Many times they were hidden in the dense wooded area, and we were positioned in the correct spot when they emerged. Very good guiding / tracking instincts. And yes, it went from a normal morning just cruising around, to 2 hours of excitement starting when Mayezi heard the first roar in the distance.
The lion is prestige and personality, Glory be to God the Great
It's a dangerous life to live ,poor animal, there's no peace for them.. constant battle...
The price paid when born the king of the beast
Of course constant battle is necessary. That's Mother Nature maintaining balance. Can you imagine what would happen if all lions just get along. All of prey animals in African soil will be extinct in less than 10 years.
Beautiful males!!! ❤️
I agree!
Mee too
Lions 🦁...putting on a show..For the people filming 🎥..Great footage..🇺🇲
Thank you!! :)
excepcional 🇧🇷
I've never wanted to be a tick on a lions forehead as bad as I did while riding in this vehicle watching this video. They were pratically on top of him. Wonder what happened? Amaing video. Loved it.
Great experiance Michael - you've been very lucky to join it 👍🏾
Absolutely!
ppp
More like an intrusion on wild habitate. For what purpose?
@@bellindj lol pleeease!!!
Lions 🦁 playing a giant game of tag
I wish I was a lion for a day just to patrol my hood with fearlessness!!!!
the African lions are SO beautiful man I'm just in awe looking at them....I can just look at the diversity and beautifulness of nature and and know without a shadow of a doubt that there is indeed a God!
كلااامك صحيح
Praise his glorious name. The Lord God is so excellent and perfect in all his ways. The beauty and wisdom in his creation never cease to amaze me.
Yes you're absolutely right it's Allah the Lord the most high the most merciful the greatest and only creator , he has blessed us with life as the children of Adam as. To witness Allah's other creations we are absolutely blessed to see Allah's creations and I think lions were created as a way to teach us men about brotherhood and how if brothers don't stick together they fall, lions live by that and so should humans...
Is this Bandit or Taho
beautiful my kingdom's
Oh my, I love watching these lion videos but I’m too chicken to be so close to them in a open vehicle like that. No way!
You can do it Martha!
I would do it
@Teyae T God's blessings to you as well.
@@brendaseigler2119 you’re definitely braver than I am.
@@Marthacraftsandmore I've raised a wolf and a bobcat . I love animals. I don't fear them.
the uploader tells his mother this is how they behave. They fight each other for territory. It's just like what our ancestors did and what we in fact still do. Think of the entire land mass of the planet being divided into borders that are defended by armies and police forces
Exactly... and same how we people watch from this SUV on lions.... same sistem 👽👽👽 watching on us... haha
The last lion/human attack I heard about was some poachers! Apparently they tried to trap some lions. It was a bad drought and the lions were starving! The poachers ended up providing a much needed meal for the lions! The guides the next day found parts of them! They weren’t killed for being lions and starving! The poachers kept their distance after that the end!
I Wanna see them been eaten.
Way to go!😊
Great story if it's true
Awesome
a tiny cub grows to this size bless them . They cant help it
I like how the Jeeps gave them shade to fly on I think they appreciated that
Me as well I Love Lyon's they are definitely my favorite animal's on earth interesting I hate to see 20-30 Hyenas attack 1-2 male Lyons I love when they call for their loved ones and they come running to defend their own against the hyenas...🎯
It's funny but it's like the understand that the are being watched and filmed and they are wild and these alow it fascinating