Buffalo Stare Down: Video

Holding my breath, I listened to Kim finish his story of today’s experience with the Wild Dogs. The dogs were waiting around again, calling for three pups that had gone off on their own and not returned. An hour had passed before they finally showed face from what seemed to be a serious detour during the morning hunt. What a relief to know they were okay!

I am busy swallowing my words from yesterday about the weather man probably being wrong – it rained heavily all night long. It had slowed down in the morning leaving us with some time to spend out in the bush. I took a quick look at Malilangwe Dam on the way out, but I didn’t find any movement there.

I took my regular swing past Banyini and Nyari Pan, but I only found Impala herds still seeking shelter under the cover of the Acacia trees and a few lonely Giraffes. I then headed for the Chiredzi River, the roads are heavily soaked, but I managed to crawl my way to the Chikwete Cliffs. I didn’t find many animals out, but looking out over the cliffs, the scenery is incredible. I saw quite a few herds of Zebra all looking like they should appear in an “OMO washing powder” advert.

Everything is wet and muddy, and it didn’t look like the rain had come to an end. Dark clouds were appearing on the horizon and I had to expedite my morning drive. I arrived back at base camp just in time – the heavens opened up!