So do you have giraffes?

This is a question I get frequently … and I suppose, for good reason. Giraffes are amongst the most impressive animals to roam earth. They are the tallest in the world, and that alone is a very good reason to want to see them up-close, and in the flesh.

So the answer is, yes, we have giraffes here. Loads actually. In fact over 500 … at least. You will see giraffes every day here, that I can pretty much guarantee.

Here a lovely shot a couple of days ago. Cute, the little baby giraffes.

While it seems that giraffes travel in groups (called “journeys”), their social connections are very loose. They often leave a group, join another, then leave again. Sometimes they roam in large groups, sometimes, in small ones, and sometimes on their own. They are not as such herd animals, strictly speaking. But they don’t seem to mind it either. They are just quite chilled animals actually. They don’t mind the odd bird getting rid of their parasites either, so they are very tolerant. Well, if they get rid of your ticks, why would you mind? 😉

Giraffes crossing the dirt road
Giraffes crossing the dirt road
A large journey of giraffes, with little ones of all ages
A large journey of giraffes, with little ones of all ages