Majestic lions with impressive manes, elegant leopards adorning trees and athletic cheetahs on the prowl – we present the world of Big Cats as submitted by contestants of our prestigious Africa’s Photographer of the Year (APOTY) competition. If you’ve also taken some incredible shots while out on safari, submit your photos via the website and stand a chance to win an incredible trip for two through Africa. Onto some of our favourite shots so far!
Nap time in the pride

Taking advantage of the Great Migration

A quick round of yoga to start the day

The master of camouflage

Climbing trees in the evening light

Mid-sprint

Having a quick cat nap

Adventures through the grass

Cuddle time

For more impressive shots of Africa’s wildlife and incredible vistas head over to the APOTY website. The current category ‘Roaring Lions and Big Cats’ runs until the end of June after which we look forward to more submissions for our last two categories. Stop by our APOTY blog for more incredible photos, exciting stories, helpful tips and more.
Feature photo credit: Sebastien Sauzay
Good post, big cats are the most interesting because of the traits and characteristics they have.