Notch...the black mane lion king returns

This evenings drive was a very special one, Since 2005 Andy and I have followed the trials and tribulations of 'Notch' and as a result have become very attached to this handsome chap! After spending some time in the last two days looking for him we have today been rewarded with our first sighting on this particular trip. Looking as majestic as always we found him, high upon some rocks and close by to the Mara River with one of his sons and three impressive lionesses. The sighting was just so lovely, and what made it even more special was that we spent this time totally alone with him, no other vehicles to be found. So far on this trip we have also found two of his other sons, sadly one with a rather sore and deep wound to his face, but given that lions are resiliant to injury we are sure that it wont be long until this heals.