Wow, our little guy sure can travel when he needs to. And what a journey it was for him.
They had me travelling around the hills on foot after them. It wouldn’t be too bad if the camera didn’t weigh 15kgs (33 lbs). But it’s so exhilirating being on foot in the hills so close to the whole herd. Sitting higher up than them in the ravine, meant my scent was being lifted away, so they were unawares of my presence. And then the added bonus was, they didn’t just pass through the ravine, but stopped right in front of me to dust bathe.
Down at the Malilangwe dam the whole party took a much needed rest and took full advantage of the mud and water to cool off.
Later in the afternoon a tropical lightening storm came through the top end of the valley. It was more noise than anything but the little rain it deposited brought some slight relief from the oppressive heat.
Who knows where the herd will be tomorrow. If our small herd now stays with the bigger herd they could be travelling much further than they have been this last few weeks when our little guy was so small. And with temperatures expected to be somewhat lower than recently, we could see the elephants more on the move and even marching towards where most of the rain fell.
My heart stopped when they approached the vehicle. Great video Kim. Thanks
Fabulous. thanks Kim
His first river crossing
Was great to see how his mother told him gently to get away from your vehicle.
they sure are gentle giants.
thanks Kim.
I talk to them daily now too and it’s amazing how they react to that too. When I arrive they all stop doing anything and listen. As soon as I talk, they relax down and carry on doing their thing. Such intelligent animals. Looking forward to some interesting times.
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