The Day of the Elephants

The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is teeming with wildlife activity at the moment. The change of season is upon us and with it brings a host of new activity. At the moment we are seeing a prolific number of breeding herds of elephant.  Affectionately known as jumbos, elephants always display remarkable behaviour.  There is never a dull moment watching the jumbos frolic in the water and observing the young learning how to use their trunks.

This sighting was a treat for both guests and rangers. Wildlife photographer, Shannon Benson (aka Shannon Wild) and filmmaker Russell MacLaughlin observed the jumbos from the hide behind the dam. While they were watching the antics, the nThambo and Africa on Foot vehicles approached the sighting. Guests were at a safe distance and able to disembark from the vehicle. Rangers decided it was the ideal spot for sundowners, which normally take place at about 18:00.

The photos were taken by Shannon from her vantage point in the hide. Russ and Shannon managed to create a small clip of the elephant activity and snap a few photos of our happy guests from nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot.

 

Watching a breeding herd of elephants cross the dam

Elephants at nThambo cooling off in the dam

 

Great sighting of elephants at nThambo Tree CampGuests Tracking Elephants