Merv, yes we were pretty close 20-30 feet in some cases. 70-200 and 300 f2.8 were the lens' being used. Lighting was tricky shooting up into the trees.
Really beautiful pictures - Mother and child is best for me because it's so unusual. You really get bang for your buck at Mala Mala - just unaffordable for most of us locals - glad you enjoyed it.