Up before dawn today to
pack and head off to Halali campsite, where we were spending our 3rd
night. The drive there was quiet and uneventful, until we decided to
check out a little side road near Ongongab waterhole. We couldn't
tell from the turn-off, but the road was narrow and bumpy, and we
were quickly hemmed in by the devilish thorny trees again. We'd seen
some elephant poo nearby, and it looked like it hadn't been there for
long...so it was a little unnerving thinking that we might at any
point run into a herd of elephants! And then we ran into a herd of
elephants.
Well, 5 or 6 at least,
and a couple of babies too, which means BE CAREFUL! So although it
was amazing to see them so close we backed the hell out of there
quick smart. On the way back passed another mother and baby just
about to cross the road; they would have blocked our way out if we'd
delayed any longer, could have been a tricky situation!
Arrived at Halali and
headed to the waterhole there, which is actually man-made but looks
beautiful, and the viewing set-up was a lot less conspicuous than the
one at Okakuejo. We were lucky enough to spot a leopard drinking
there as soon as we arrived, another rare sight. Wish we'd had time
for a picture but it left too quickly!
Out that afternoon for
more driving. This time nothing big, but saw a cute little family of
banded mongoose (mongeese? mongooses?!), which was still pretty cool!
x A
Hi J&A - it's great to read about the animals you're seeing - brings back memories. What luck seeing a leopard and lion! I think you'll definitely see the Big 5 now! Keep enjoying, xox.
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Hi girls! I've just started reading your blog -- it all sounds fun and brings back terrific memories of my visits to game reserves -- so many years ago. You lucky things to be in Africa!
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Hi girls. I think I've mastered this so here we go. So glad to read your blogs. Keep it up and we can write a book! Luv Mutti XXX
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