Tag Archive for 'Rhino crash'

Rhino Calf Jitters: Video

Every day I’m noticing how the bush is clearing up. The grass, vines, weeds and leaves have all decided they’ll give in for the season. But, let me say, if we had a longer rainy season we’d have a rain forest to contend with - that would make our lives very difficult indeed.

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Now the funny thing is, just when we think there’s no more rain, the heavens throw a spanner in the works. I just got caught in a heavy shower on my way back from a drive.

Rhino on Banyini

I’ve been scouting for black rhino tracks North of Nduna area. I found plenty of activity there and it is such a good filming location. I came across Mapanzani Weir just below Mapanzani Hill, which is an awesome spot with lots of rhino tracks. I’ve pretty much decided I’ll stick to that area until I get some action.

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I did, however, get some white rhino action on Banyini with a cow and her calf - I’ll say no more, enjoy the video.

Wildebeest, Malilangwe

Rhino Shuffle: Video

A Saturday morning sleep-in was calling me, but my wife dragged me out of bed early. I was checking to see if I could pick up on the dogs as I headed South, but no luck there.

Awesome Sunset

Kylie was with me this morning, and we spotted a crash of Rhino in the road. They had a little calf with them and the little guy was jumping and prancing around in the road. One normally pictures Rhinos as being skittish and serious all the time, so it seems strange to see Rhinos playing and relaxed. It was awesome to see them, but I had to stay far off as not to disturb their parade. When they moved off I followed them for a short while into the bush, but they are not happy being tailed. So we were off for our regular riverside drive-by past Chikwete cliffs for a cup of coffee.

Grey-headed Kingfisher

I didn’t really need the kick start by now, but there’s something about sipping coffee in the bush topped by overlooking the expanse of the Chiredzi River. There was time for a drive past Chibi Pan to check up on our Elephants, now I’m beginning to eat my words from yesterday about things not working out as planned.

Trunk stretching

The Ele’s weren’t at Chibi but as we doubled back towards Ganyani we found the whole herd, some resting against trees and some just standing in some water still lying there from the rain. Kye and I were over the moon, these elephants are a real treasure – providing some of the most memorable experiences in the bush.

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