Today was a wonderful clear sunny day. And instead of venturing into the field with my camera, I went out on horseback and had the most wonderful ride.
We saw lots of general game on Banyini. Zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest and then 3 herds of about a hundred buffalo each. They were curious to see us on horseback, at first running away but then turning and walking to within about 50m of us before stampeding away again.
The sense of freedom being out there on horseback is truly awesome. Everyday that I’m out there I try to find some excuse to bring horseback riding in the bush into my work day, but as yet I still haven’t got that right.
So today was a day of leisure. Up to now I’ve been working 7 days a week for 4 months non-stop until my recent break. I’ve realised I can’t keep that up and so will be taking off a day a week in future.
But you can rest assured that on those days Wildcast will still broadcast with fresh content from sometime in that week.
Mandlovu and her herd were swimming a few days ago at Mapanzani weir and truly loving it. Even Mandlovu was getting right down into it. But little Chipfongwe didn’t really see the fun in it as he battled to stay afloat amongst all the tumbling bodies.
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And it’s a well-deserved day off!
Thank you for bringing me so much joy with your elephant videos. I weep with happiness from watching that little babe learning to swim, not able to control his trunk yet. So cute!
What a marvelous blog. Thank you again!
Oh I could feel the panic in the little guy. I can’t swim either. Kim you deserve to take time off and don’t feel guilty about it. You should be having two days off like most people do. Thanky You I look forward to these videos.
That was actually a bit scary to watch. I guess everybody would have stopped playing if he got too distressed, but I suppose it was good for him to have to fend for himself. Mama’s dramatic departure from the water is too classic for words. Thank you so much for these films, don’t kill yourself though!
Hey guys thanks for all the support! And for Chipfongwe too. We’re all rooting for him.