Othawa Male (2015)

The Othawa Male was a solo male lion from the Sabi Sands. At the time of his death he was dominant over the Mhangeni Pride.

A lion of impressive build with a large mane, the Othawa male was considered by many to be the most spectacular lion in the Sabi Sands during his life.

Early Years
Born in February 2015 in the Western Sector of the Sabi Sands, Othawa Male hailed from the Othawa Pride and was sired by the Majingilane Males. The Othawa Male was born into a litter of three, two males and a female, his female littermate is the current youngest lioness of the Othawa pride, unofficially known as "Sassy".

In 2016 his mother and brother were killed by Hyenas.

Adult Years
After the death of his fathers the Majingilane Males in 2018, Othawa Male ventured east before settling down with the Mhangeni Pride. The Mhangenis had also been ruled by the Majingilane males and with their deaths the vacant pride was taken over by the Birmingham males, the Birminghams however did not stick around and abandoned the pride allowing the Othawa male to come in and take the pride unopposed.

In 2021 the Othawa Male began pushing further east making occasional forays into Birmingham Male territory, mating with Kambula Lionesses and territorial calling before retreating back when challenged by the two males.

This attempt at territorial expansion ended when the Othawa Male crossed over deep into Birmingham territory on the 6th of May 2021, this would be the last time he was seen alive. His carcass was found on the 9th of May in eastern Londolozi. It is believed that was he killed by the two Birmingham Males.