First off we see several millipedes slithering across the road. A reminder that I thought one was the tail of a black mamba in the loo on our safari! Hahaha. We see a fat pregnant warthog grazing away by the roadside, unperturbed by our presence.
There are huge termite mounds everywhere in this country, both up north and also here. Other animals dig into them to eat the ants but we never spot them.
The lions have been spotted several places and the cap guides at the entrance tell us where, but we are never lucky enough to spot them. Yo stand a better chance up high on the safari trucks I think.
The kudu is the most beautiful elegant beast, the males with their long slender horns especially. We are told they are cylindrical and the angle from the tip to the eye is a straight line, hence why they lower their heads to charge and aim straight for the jugular. Nature is wonderful. The coat is also the most beautiful sable colors. The males are very protective of their herd, which they are amassing now before mating season. Lone younger males beware!
We come across a total elephant jam at Hapoor Dam, which is kept flowing from pumped solar powered water. Can’t get near so give it a miss today but we saw a good breeding herd there yesterday.
In the middle of this vast park there is only one fenced picnic area - Jack’s Picnic Site - where you can get out of your car, apart from overlooks. And no toilet facilities in the whole park apart from that! It’s a problem! We stop off for banana/yogurt for me and crackers for Ted. And a pee! He can go all day without eating, but I am sure it has a negative effect on his blood sugar and his resultant snarly mood.
On our return trip, we drive into Hapoor dam and are rewarded by a huge mass of different elephant groups, watching the care and attention they pay to their tiny youngsters.
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