It was steamy hot, already 30 degrees by 8.00 am, but after decent rains the week before, followed by a few days of sunshine, the bush had exploded with vibrant spring greens, yellows and reds.
After already having some amazing elephant encounters, I paused for a little while at Transport Dam to see what might happen.
It was very quiet, a few birds and the resident pod of hippo keeping a low profile.
Movement in the bushes at the distant top end of the dam alerted me to elephants approaching.
For the next 20 minutes, these three elephant bulls, who came in for a drink and then "cool-off" kept us all totally entertained.
The following pictures don't need much further explanation!
