Elephant pool party

Kids are doing it. Students are doing it. Triathlon athletes are doing it. Chad le Clos is doing it. Heck, even the weavers in my garden are doing it thanks to the birdbath. So why not the elephants? Elephants don't have sweat glands so they stay cool by flapping their ears and using the blood … Continue reading Elephant pool party →

Hello baby

Baby elephants never venture very far from their mothers and isn't always that easy to photograph as they zig-zag in-between legs and duck under adults. This little guy looked quite at ease just playing around while mommy and the other big elephants were browsing next to the road in the rain. We were about an … Continue reading Hello baby →

Bromance

A couple of elephant bulls interacting at Hapoor waterhole in the Addo Elephant National Park. Nothing wrong with a bit of brotherly love or bromance.

Elephant herd

A herd of elephants taking it easy after drinking at the Hapoor Waterhole in the Addo Elephant National Park

Follow the leader

A breeding herd (or family group) of elephants led by the matriarch on their way to the Hapoor Waterhole in the Addo Elephant National Park

The best spot to watch some elephants

Watching elephants doesn't always have to be done from a back of a game viewing vehicle or your own car. Addo Elephant National Park has a waterhole with a nice viewing area at its main rest camp and often visitors arriving at the park gets to see elephant here before they even drive into the … Continue reading The best spot to watch some elephants →

The winding dirt road

The road from Matyholweni gate winding into the Addo Elephant National Park

Watching elephants

This past week, ending today, has been South African National Parks week. The whole idea behind the week is to encourage South Africans to support and visit our National Parks more. During the week entrance to the parks are free to South African citizens. I got to go to Addo twice this week, first with … Continue reading Watching elephants →

Young bull

In summer people head to the beach on nice sunny days, but during winter when the water is called the best you can do at the beach is go for a walk. So what is the alternative? Easy, head out to Addo Elephant National Park and enjoy some of the best African Elephant sightings you … Continue reading Young bull →

Superhero Ranger

Ranger Ryan is the guy you want on your vehicle when doing one of the Addo Elephant National Park's scheduled game drives. He is knowledgeable and entertaining and there isn't many questions he can't answer. A ranger superhero of some sorts (not to be confused with the Power Rangers). I posted about him before and found … Continue reading Superhero Ranger →