We left very early, 6 AM after a cup of coffee, for an early game drive. Antony again knew just where to go to see the elephants head for water after their nights rest.

On the way we spotted a lioness in the distance and some hippos sparing

Can you ‘spot’ the lioness’s ears?

Antony spotted a herd heading to the water and knew where to go to see them as they entered the Marsh! Instead of going directly toward them, he turned left and then right on a parallel road to just the right spot to see them cross the road. He put us in a perfect position to see an amazing sight! Quite a large family herd

This little fellow was the smallest!

Patience pays off

In the background, a female in estrus and 6 anxious bulls
And the big Tucker wins out

Chasing away the younger competitors and triumphantly walking on back to the water

Scram, Jr.
This is Michael, one of the big tuskers
He leads them
The young female
You can see the disappointment in this guy!
Guess we will have to return in 22 months to see the result

There were other animals and water fowl too

And more elephants

The twins, 5 year old males, acting like brothers

Interesting elephant skull along the road. They remember and mourn their dead

Every game drive is different and every one rewards our patience

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