Lions take down a Cape Buffalo

Last night we returned to find the local lion pride.  As we sat nearby watching them, they and we noticed a group of five Cape Buffalos slowly walking toward us.  One large male, two adult females and a younger female.  After about 15 minutes a number of younger lions pealed off to a spot about 100 yards away.  It was amazing to watch the buffalos not realize the pride was present and watch the increasing tension in the adult lions.  Finally, they attacked.  Back and forth they chased and counter charged.  The buffalos were able to escape with what appeared to minor injuries with several members of the pride in slow pursuit.  We returned to camp.  This morning at 7am we learned a different outcome.  We found the pride's kill site.  One of the buffalos was now reduced to only ribs and a head.  About 10 lions continued to chew on the carcass.  Awaiting in the grass were at least 20 hyenas and several jackals.  From this amazing start we drove south onto the Maasai Mara National Park.  We traveled a short distance with a leopard.  Were amazed at the beauty and vistas of the Mara.  Wide, open grass land filled with Wildebeests, Zebras, Gazelles, Topi, Wart hogs, Maasai Giraffe and more lions.  Breakfast and lunch were along the Mara River with hippos, very large crocodiles and baboons.