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Wildlife Photography Africa2 days ago

Today we celebrate our exceptional Elephant in Hwange National park – all 45000 plus of them!

They are the most highly intelligent and social animals and provide hours of endless enjoyment for our guests when staying at any of our four unique Hwange camps. Often at a waterhole, two herds will approach from different directions; one will hold back while the other drinks first, then they will meet and exchange greetings, trunks touching faces and tusks, and even tasting each other’s mouths in the elephant equivalent of a hug and a kiss. Elephant society is matriarchal – the herds are led by the females – the oldest cow, her sisters, their offspring, grandkids and great grandkids. Males will leave the herd around adolescence at about 12-13 years, and join other males in gangs where a lot of pushing and shoving and posturing goes on, just like… well you get the idea!

Hwange’s elephant population and ecology combine to make this among the best locations in Africa for watching these regal animals. As we move deeper into the dry season our waterholes in Hwange are teeming with elephant and Imvelo are continuing to do all we can to protect these large herds through the long dry season by pumping water and maintaining 19 boreholes –water is a limited resource and herds will gather at pans in ‘super herds’ numbering in the hundreds; this is a spectacle unique to Hwange, once seen, never to be forgotten. One of the special areas in Hwange to enjoy these types of sightings is at our Jozi camp – miles away from anything or anyone (except our incredible elephant).

Thank you to Adventure World for partnering with us to celebrate this important day by showcasing our huge elephant herds at Jozi and the important work Imvelo are doing in and around Hwange to protect and preserve these majestic animals.

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Today we celebrate our exceptional Elephant in Hwange National park – all 45000 plus of them!

They are the most highly intelligent and social animals and provide hours of endless enjoyment for our guests when staying at any of our four unique Hwange camps. Often at a waterhole, two herds will approach from different directions; one will hold back while the other drinks first, then they will meet and exchange greetings, trunks touching faces and tusks, and even tasting each other’s mouths in the elephant equivalent of a hug and a kiss. Elephant society is matriarchal – the herds are led by the females – the oldest cow, her sisters, their offspring, grandkids and great grandkids. Males will leave the herd around adolescence at about 12-13 years, and join other males in gangs where a lot of pushing and shoving and posturing goes on, just like… well you get the idea!

Hwange’s elephant population and ecology combine to make this among the best locations in Africa for watching these regal animals. As we move deeper into the dry season our waterholes in Hwange are teeming with elephant and Imvelo are continuing to do all we can to protect these large herds through the long dry season by pumping water and maintaining 19 boreholes –water is a limited resource and herds will gather at pans in ‘super herds’ numbering in the hundreds; this is a spectacle unique to Hwange, once seen, never to be forgotten. One of the special areas in Hwange to enjoy these types of sightings is at our Jozi camp – miles away from anything or anyone (except our incredible elephant).

Thank you to Adventure World for partnering with us to celebrate this important day by showcasing our huge elephant herds at Jozi and the important work Imvelo are doing in and around Hwange to protect and preserve these majestic animals.

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Wildlife Photography Africa2 days ago

Journée mondiale de l'éléphant.
Assurons un habitat sûr et viable aux éléphants du Gourma - Mali.

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Wildlife Photography Africa2 days ago

A pioneering method from Africa that protect farms from forest herds is now paying off in India, with more profit and less conflict

A taste of honey: how bees mend fences between farmers and elephants

A pioneering method from Africa that protect farms from forest herds is now paying off in India, with more profit and less conflict

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Wildlife Photography Africa2 days ago

Thanks for the tip Janet Zinn

Is Back-Button Focus Becoming an Outdated Photography Technique?

As camera technology continues to progress, the way in which we operate them is changing as well. Photographers should always use the most familiar and

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Wildlife Photography Africa5 days ago

Hopefully it won't be too long before we can help you get back there....

Male Lion Flehmen Grimace - Musekese Camp, Kafue National Park

A fascinating bit of behaviour captured of one of the old resident pride males in the Musekese/Lumbeya area. One of the pride females had come into season an...

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Wildlife Photography Africa5 days ago

On Safari with Lemala Guide, Fredy!

Exciting times picking up more international guests, and treating them to our authentic Lemala experience. We're very happy, and so is Fredy!

#LemalaAheadOfTheCurve

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elephant encounter, Hwange NP

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