Duba Plains Collection

King in the mist
Frits Hoogendijk

A large male Lion (Panthera leo) charges at a herd of African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) as he spots a stragler, Botswana, Okavango Delta

A large male Lion (Panthera leo) surveys the open plains of Duba island, Botswana, Okavango Delta, Duba Plains

A young Lioness (Panthera leo) in her prime lies alert to her surroundings, Botswana, Okavango Delta

Lioness (Panthera leo) showing red face and neck after just having eaten. Her right eye is milky and obviously blind from an injury. Duba Plains area. Okavango Delta. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa

Lioness (Panthera leo) watching buffalo (Syncerus caffer) herd from a distance. Duba Plains area. Okavango Delta. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa

Lions (Panthera leo) hunting buffalo (Syncerus caffer) Duba Plains area. Okavango Delta. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa

Lion pride (Panthera leo) following the buffalo herd (Syncerus caffer) - which number around 1200 animals. Duba Plains area. Okavango Delta. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa

Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) herd in a tight group after sleeping in the hopes it will then be too hot for the lions to follow and hunt them. Duba Plains area. Okavango Delta. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa

Lion cub (Panthera leo). Lions are found in the savannah and scrubland of sub-Saharan Africa. Photographed in the Duba Plains, Botswana

Lion foot (Panthera leo). Lions are found in the savannah and scrubland of sub-Saharan Africa. Photographed in the Duba Plains, Botswana

Lion (Panthera leo). Lions are found in the savannah and scrubland of sub-Saharan Africa. Photographed in the Duba Plains, Botswana

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In the misty kingdom of Duba Plains, a majestic lion reigns supreme. With his powerful presence, he charges fearlessly at a herd of African buffalo, asserting his dominance over the vast open plains. As he surveys his territory on Duba island in Botswana, another lioness lies alert to her surroundings, embodying strength and grace in her prime. After a satisfying meal, a lioness reveals her red face and neck as evidence of her recent feast. Her satisfied gaze fixates on a distant buffalo herd from the Duba Plains area. Patiently observing their every move, she waits for an opportune moment to strike. The hunt is not limited to one lioness alone; it becomes an orchestrated effort by the entire pride. Lions unite as they skillfully stalk their prey - the mighty buffalo herd that roams through the Okavango Delta in Botswana's breathtaking landscape. With Africa's beauty serving as their backdrop, this lion pride relentlessly follows the ever-moving buffalo herd across Duba Plains. Their numbers are formidable and unyielding as they navigate through this wild terrain. In this untamed realm where predator meets prey, life unfolds with raw intensity and primal instincts take center stage. The captivating scenes witnessed within Duba Plains epitomize nature's eternal struggle for survival – a dance between lions and buffalos that has played out for centuries in these lands of Botswana. Duba Plains stands as a testament to both power and vulnerability; it showcases nature's delicate balance while showcasing its awe-inspiring wonders. In this corner of Africa lies an extraordinary world where lions roam freely amidst vast grasslands – forever etching their mark upon our hearts with each thunderous roar echoing across these legendary plains.