Moma leopard and her kit playing on a sunkissed rock at sunrise. It simply didn't get any better than this! This was the first day that our ranger got us up extra early to be the first vehicle out of camp to witness the mom and kit feeding and playing.

Mom left her at the den site during the day and night to feed and rest. She returned in the morning to feed and care for her. During the day he lay low in a cuddly den.

This was the best morning for interaction and light - warm sunrise light and the interaction taking place on a sunkist rock free of distracting elements near the cats. They were about 15 feet off the ground.

This was the last game drive I had with my photo workshop buds - they all headed out to Botswana on the afternoon of the 2nd.