Ollie

As we followed the herd along we eventually caught up with Ollie again. Just like the first evening he was attempting to reach green shoots high up in the trees, only this time he went up on three legs to reach the highest branch he could. Having managed a couple of branches he joined up with the herd and we were able to watch some interesting behaviour. Ollie found a different tree with a load of seedpods which would make a nutritious meal if he could reach them. Positioning the trunk of the tree between his tusks he shook the tree violently until the seedpods fell to the ground. He and the rest of the herd then hoovered them up in a matter of minutes. With heavy hearts and a little tear, we had to bid farewell to make our flight. We may have only been at Hoanib for two nights, but what an incredible experience. It is rare to encounter true wilderness on our planet. Humans have dominated so much of the world that to come somewhere truly wild is a life-changing experience.