Archive for July, 2011

Saturday night’s alright for fighting!

Staff at Kanana enjoyed a Saturday night with a difference last night. Just after the last guest had gone to bed, camp manager Falie and some overnighting pilots were quietly chatting by the fire. The late night peace was suddenly broken by the loud, startled trumpeting of an elephant, close to camp.

Snorey leaves a present

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Just a week after arriving back at Shinde after an 18-month absence, Snorey is making his presence felt. Or should that be presents felt…

Snorey makes a window-rattling return

Snorey the elephant

Most wild animals have their own territories, and quite often their territory overlaps with our camp grounds. It’s not uncommon therefore to see the same animals time and time again. Some of these animals have distinctive markings which let you recognise them when they wander through, but others have more amusing characteristics.