As the end of our journey draws close, we finally get to meet the famous Marsh Pride - the healthiest looking lions we had seen on the whole trip - including some cubs.
Chobe National Park
The Savuti is a region within the heart of the Chobe National Park, secretly located away from the peak season crowds at the Chobe riverfront. This remote homeground of Camp Savuti (where we were staying) is located on the banks of the Savuti Channel and close to the famous Savuti Marsh.
The Marsh Pride
The abundance of lions in the Savuti Channel has inspired many filmmakers to observe and follow the adventures of the renowned big cats for over twenty years. It is said that the big cats of the Savuti channel would form large prides, and worked together to take down elephants as prey. While this behaviour is not seen often any more, there is no telling what could happen in the wild.
Insane Herds of Elephants
The most remarkable feature of the Chobe National Park is its huge concentration of elephants. This park supports the largest surviving elephant populations in the world, currently estimated to exceed 120,000. This population is dispersed throughout much of northern Botswana, as well as parts of north-western Zimbabwe.
Male Elephants in Musk / Musth / Must
This is a periodic condition in bull elephants characterized by highly aggressive behaviour and accompanied by a large rise in reproductive hormones. Basically not a good idea to get too close even when you are in your car as they are known to charge.
Carmine Bee-Eaters (those pretty birds chasing the car
Their diet is made up primarily of bees and other flying insects, and their major hunting strategy involves hawking flying insects from perch. Perches may include branches of vegetation or even the backs of large animals, such as the kori bustard. They are attracted to wildfires because of the flushed insects, and are often seen circling high in the air. They circle larger animals and even cars to catch the insects that are trying to escape.
Trip Information:
Days on the trip: 84 out of 90
Current Country: Botswana
Current National Park: Chobe National Park
Current Accommodation: Camp Savuti No. 4 (Lion)
Completed stops on the trip: Gonarezhou National Park, Great Zimbabwe, Harare, Mana Pools National Park, Matusadona National Park, Lake Kariba, Pamuzinda Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Matobo National Park, Nxai Pan National Park, Makgadikgadi National Park
Next up: Heading Home
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