Through all of my previous Africa safaris I had futilely scanned the landscapes for termite mounds with cheetahs on top.  In the Serengeti in 2012, this sighting started out like so many others, with the cats mostly hidden in the grass where they were resting.  But our patience paid off as Mom finally got up, walked to an old, worn down termite mound and jumped up on top, followed by all three of her cubs.  Mom was working, busy scanning the savanna for dinner, surrounded by the kids who were only interested in play time.