First Madikwe Safari

After some tea and cake (really) we boarded the safari vehicle and set off in the reserve, with Gerrit as our guide. At first there was nothing to be seen. But suddenly we came upon a herd of elephants. Moms and their babies. At the back of the group was a big bull at least 4 meters (12 feet) high. Very intimidating. I was a bit nervous along with Erin. It did not help that I had just read a book about elephants (the elephant whisperer). Later, we saw at least 100 by a watering hole.

We were also lucky with rhinos. We saw at least 6 of those. Lots of wildebeest, too.

There is a watering hole right below the deck where we ate dinner and a large herd of Cape Buffalo showed up. So now we have seen three of the Big Five. Still left are lion and leopard.

Dinner was at 8:30 and my body said forget it. So I had a small green salad and got escorted to my room (a free standing thatched hut) by a guard with a flashlight and loaded rifle (no guff). 

Tomorrow up at 5 when we are promised some lions. I will try to post pics tomorrow.

There are lots of insects here, big ones! Slightly yucky! Especially at night, like now.

Yes, Janette, the roads are bumpy here, too. Rocky dirt roads.