This was shared by Deb Primrose, a guest who stayed recently at John’s Camp:
“A scheduled wake-up call before sunrise gets us jumping out of bed, welcomed cups of hot tea and coffee and a slice of toast set us up for our early morning adventures. Loaded into vehicles wrapped warmly, as there is still quite a chill in the air, Bino’s and cameras at the ready we head out of camp. Full of anticipation and excitement as to what this day will bring.
Rays of a warming sun appear, on the wind, an odour of fresh elephant dung indicating we are close – a large herd of elephant, little ones in tow, just the cutest, their little trunks dancing curiously seeking new smells tucked in close amongst the jumble of thick column like legs. All are alert but unperturbed by our presence as they continue to forage away happily.
Observing these great beauties comfortable in their natural environment is one of life’s most treasured experiences. Amazed by their sheer size, how they achieve such bulk on a diet of just leaves alone. Obvious there is a deep family bond amongst the herd, the big matriarch keeps order, she is the ‘look out’, sensitively alert always. Calm and graceful but unpredictable, when ears start to flap a trunk goes up and steadfast she stands, she warns us that we are close enough.”
Contact John’s Camp
Web. www.robinpopesafaris.net
Email. info@robinpopesafaris.net
Tel. +265 (0) 999 970 002/3
