Wonky tusk and Wellington at Mfuwe Lodge

Wonky tusk and Wellington - a short clip of the wonderful eles at Mfuwe Lodge who visit regularly to eat the mangoes.

One of the most magical things I have ever seen, eles walking through reception.

Lai Pai

Thats some awesome fellow guests you had LP. That must have been so exciteing to see. You can really tell which one's Wonky Tusk
WS

How lovely was that Lai Pai. It must be so amazing to have them wandering around reception, a real magical moment. His tusk really is wonky isn't it, I wonder how come it's growing that way round.

littlewid-x-

That is just brilliant LP. Imagine getting up having breakfast and going through reception for your game drive to have and elephant standing looking at you.

SM

No as they are wild - very important to respect that. When they came through we ran behind the reception desk or into the main lounge bit, my photos will show just how close. One knock with their trunk and you are in trouble, so a lot of respect and no quick moves. Once they are walking through the main reception you stand still and keep quiet.

A guy called Nathan is doing a film on them called 'The elephant who came to dinner' we've seen what he's filmed so far and when he's finished he's hoping to get the BBC or someone to buy it. It was magical and really worth seeing.

The first morning SM I didnt have my camera out of the bag, let alone a lens on it, so I just watched, the next time I was READY !! It was 5.30am and I was

Lai Pai

I'll let you know, I've just heard they are hoping to run another safari next year ............. I feel another holiday coming on

Lai Pai

You know how it is Doogs - and I seem to remember the very moment you got back from the Mara you were planning your next trip

We've no concrete plans for 2012 - just that we'd like to go to Kenya ............... Zambia .................. Botswana ............... well somewhere in Africa !

Lai Pai

Oh wow! That is just amazing. what a wonderful experience to be able to see that :) and wonky tusk is definitely wonky!!

Lai Pai, you are going to be all over the place in 2012

I know Anne-Marie, I am wondering how to tell Pete

Just going to try and post some Wonky and her family under the WAA camera thread.


Lai Pai

Always would have liked to go to Congo/Uganda to see the mountain gorillas. Just dont think I could make the climb, but on my wish list anyway.

SM

Another clip of the eles at Mfuwe Lodge. I could watch this all day you can also see the Monitor Lizard on the grass.





Lai

That is truly fantastic Lai just showed Mrs S we would both so love to be there, and see that in real life, had to watch it twice to see the monitor was so enthralled by the scene

WS

Glad you both enjoyed it WS - it's a wonderful place to visit and just amazing to see those eles passing through in such a relaxed way. Pleased you spotted the Monitor Lizard, he was happily doing his own thing!

Lai