On my way to look for the elephants I found these vultures on the remains of a buffalo calf carcass. It was amazing that the vultures were already there at first light. Presumably they were roosting in the area and must have heard the kill at night, which got them going before there were any thermals to work on.
Mandlovu and her herd were right in the east near Nyamsaan. The only other company they had was a young bull.
They mingled around the area all day and didn’t move very far, but were later joined by another small herd.
Chipfongwe the brave threatened me several times today coming right up to the car all on his own. Something he’s not done before. It won’t be long and we’ll be head butting each other!
With them resting in the heat of the day I went round to Lojaan dam and with nothing there took a stroll. I was just on my way back when I heard the elephant coming through the hills. They came and drank and moved on with little ado and nobody even swam. This was unusual as it was quite hot today.
At dusk I left Mandlovu and at Nyamsaan pan found these giraffe drinking.
Then just at the sun was dropping onto the horizon 2 bulls started wrestling. It was truly stunning against the setting sun. A fitting end to any day!
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