Thursday, December 12

Transport Dam on a hot, hot summer morning

Recently I had the rare privilege of having the morning in Kruger all to myself and I took off to explore for a little while.

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!





















3 comments:

Diana said...

Glorious elephants, Sue! Happy Christmas from all of us over here in the UK.

love Diana.

Mark C said...

Dear Sue,
What a pleasure to read your post and see your wonderful pictures of the green bush & elephants splashing in the water!

An antidote to the drought, fires, smoke, habitat destruction, mass fish-kills, unnecessary land clearing & old-growth logging by the ignorant and greedy here, in Australia.

Wishing you and all those dear to you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Love from the Chillies in Sydney x

Michelle Kamprath said...

Such a treat!! Happy Holidays, Sue!!