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Today was very warm and the afternoon was still and calm. Seeing the dam from our house, I decided to head up to Pamushana to get a clear view of the still water. Not a breath of wind disturbed the calm surface.

It was quiet and peaceful up there on a sunday afternoon and a good […]


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What is a gut feeling and when do you know to trust it?
Heading out in the afternoon I picked up lots of signs of elephant activity east of the airstrip. This immediately suggested to me the herds would be drinking and swimming at Simbiri dam, a favourite place for me.

I had actually turned round to […]


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The baobab look for the summer is a leafy green outfit quite in contrast to its classic leafless ‘upside down tree’ look. Their creme of tartar pods are swelling nicely and I  am looking forward to tasting them. It is something that reminds me of my childhood. My dad would stop and buy the pods […]


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Today,  Manyari was found in the morning but this evening when we went to look for her, she had moved. We continue the search tomorrow. This bedraggled zebra did put in an appearance and really appealed to my sense of humor. I hope that it puts a smile on your face.

This little guy is a […]


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