Just before sunset we arrived at Nduna dam for the last of the days shooting - and a sundowner of course. I had my eye on an Elephant bull pulling a few branches down and rubbing himself on a tree. He led me up the road to a herd of Buffalo hiding in the shadows.
They were making their way down to the water, so I was quicker on the draw this time and set up for the approach of the Buffalo troops. We enjoyed watching these guys for an hour or so as they waded through the water. A lonely giraffe was not phased by their great number and imposing distance.
We left Nduna in search of Manyari to find them on the move. Sjambok and Chahwihwi were looking a little under nourished and, I’m sure, were only too happy to have Manyari back leading the hunt. We didn’t stay long, but Manyari pounced on a Francolin that flew “towards the light.” This was all the cat like behaviour we needed to sustain us for the evening.
We are now well into summer and many Impala are with newborn foals, they don’t take any chances with their young and do not stick around for the photo session. Every now and then you get a group of impala who are in it for the glory. Anyway, I like these little guys, they bring a little cheer to the bush and of course when there is nothing else to see – they’re everywhere.
I thought I would check up on Manyari and their ongoing saga; to my surprise, my thirst for something to see was quenched when I saw a Cheetah running south from Banyini Pan. I knew I had recognized that light footed trot and I followed him for a minute or two before he dashed into the Mopane trees. What a moment! This is Mark loving it; when he is on the attack! I’ll quit speaking about myself in the third person. Unfortunately no Photo, I wasn’t quick enough on the draw. Oh, Manyari and the pride have been taking it easy for all those working too hard in the blazing sun. I hope to see some action later.
A few days ago Kim and I went up in his microlight to get some aerial shots, it was quite a bumpy ride with the wind blowing and it left me feeling a little queasy. This was sorted out when Kim dipped into the river bed to strut his low flying ability. Check out the video clip, the buffalo we flew over did not know what kind of bird, eagle, dragon or… UFO was trying to take on a buff.
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