Earlier this year I reported on a lovely baby elephant addition to our elephant herd, making for a happy elephant mother. This elephant baby has been growing steadily and is doing very well. But just yesterday we spotted yet another new addition, this one probably only a few days old. Our guests saw it all right in front of them … to lots of “Aaaawwss” … and how could one not be moved by such a sighting?
Over the recent years our herd has grown from 9 elephants to almost 20, and it looks like it will now continue growing fast, which is exciting. Elephants are being poached by the thousands again in Africa, for its ivory, and they are on the brink in several African states, curtesy of Chinese and Vietnamese buyers (There are downsides to seeing a developing middle class in both coutries). So it’s great to see that our reserve is such a safe haven for our elephants, and to see that we are doing our bit when it comes to preserving these majestic animals. And that our guests can enjoy some of the best and up-close observations of these animals that are to be had in South Africa in a very exclusive setting.
