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January 26th, 2010 by Dave |
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On a recent safari to Hwange National Park in western Zimbabwe, I was pleased to see that the park lived up to its reputation of having one of the largest concentrations of elephant on the African Continent.
We witnessed elephants going about their daily activities in almost every way – feeding, drinking, playing, wallowing in the mud and just hanging around.
We were also blessed with great sightings of the seldom seen sable antelope and the even rarer roan antelope.
Dave
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January 21st, 2010 by Dave |
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Large predators always have an ability to evoke primaeval feelings of fear, respect and intrigue.
Under the cloak of darkness there are wars driven by competition, that are largely a mystery to us diurnal animals. Whatever the circumstances, seeing these animals, or hearing them call at night, stirs something within us that leaves us in awe and always hungering for more.
On a recent safari in the Zambezi Valley we were spoiled with sightings of some of Africa’s most powerful predators.
On one occasion we encountered a clan of thirty-one hyaena’s being held off a kill by a big male lion.
On another occasion we found two lionesses and their three cubs tucking into a kudu cow.
On different occasions during the safari we encountered a pack of twenty-one wild dogs, consisting of twelve adults and nine puppies. One of the dogs had a large bite-sized chunk out of his flank… probably a testimony to a skirmish with hyaenas.
Dave
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November 30th, 2009 by Dave |
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September is probably my favourite month. The winter chills have gone, the summer heat has not yet arrived, and signs of new life are everywhere.
Many of the plants are in full bloom, and even if they are not very showy, they will often fill the air with sweet fragrances. All our senses are stimulated to breaking point. Sensory overload is the order of the day.
Sights of unparalleled scenic beauty are compounded with the wildlife. The sounds of animals and birds all around, and the smell of fresh scented flowers all contribute to why I love this time of the year the most.
Dave
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