Selous Game Reserve

Trip Start Jul 19, 2008
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Trip End Aug 08, 2008


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Monday, July 28, 2008

Up early for our whole day game drive. This time shared with a very nice Dutch family of mum dad and 17 year old daughter who was terrified of animals insects and spiders. Yes you may think a safari holiday may not be the best idea for her. Not only was she terrified of all these things but she seemed to attract them. Her tent was surrounded by monkeys and a whole load of banded mongoose stampeded past. She seemed to spend a lot of time locked in the toilet. We had to stop the landrover twice to evict insects on the way. She like birds however - at least from a distance.

Saw a range of nice animals but the star was African Hunting Dog. A stunning looking animal and crtically endangered across most of Africa. Selous is one of the best areas remaining for them and our target species. Also saw a very large pride of lions. Nearly pushed Pat out trying to take a photo hunting dog group
hunting dog group
 . The lions looked very interested and all woke up. One licked its lips in appreciation.

Also came across a very grumpy elephant who charged us. Got back very happy indeed. When asked what we had seen by the camp manager Pat annouced Prairie Dogs! The guys mouth just dropped open. He thought we had discovered a new species for Africa!

Gecko has now taken to following Pat around despite the fact she shouts at it. It sat with us on the veranda catching insects attracted by the Tilley lamp. The gecko and Pat were trying to push each other off the camp chair.
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