Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We started today’s safari by observing a group of giraffes browsing on the local trees. One of the giraffes appeared to be a pregnant female. Another giraffe's long purple tongue can be seen while it is browsing.
We then came upon a female ostrich who was caring for her three young chicks. Across the road was a male ostrich, evidently the father, foraging in the brush.
We saw a pod of hippos in two groups: the first at the edge of a pond and the second in the water.
Next, we found a pair of kudu antelope in the brush. They are characterized by their long curvy horns and large size. Kudu are one of the largest antelope species with the bulls weighing between 420 and 600 lbs and standing up to 63 inches at the shoulder. Our guide pointed out they don’t have antlers that are shed every year. Instead, they have horns that stay with them for life.
Finally, we came upon a herd of elephants grazing in the savanna. They used their front feet to kick up dry turf and pick it up with their trunks to eat.
This experience was part of The Great Southern African Safari organized by G Adventures working in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions.
You can read about the technical aspects of this trip in the 'Tech on Travel - The Africa Edition' blog post by Allison Sheridan at
podfeet.com/blog/2024/09/tech-on-travel-africa
We started today’s safari by observing a group of giraffes browsing on the local trees. One of the giraffes appeared to be a pregnant female. Another giraffe's long purple tongue can be seen while it is browsing.
We then came upon a female ostrich who was caring for her three young chicks. Across the road was a male ostrich, evidently the father, foraging in the brush.
We saw a pod of hippos in two groups: the first at the edge of a pond and the second in the water.
Next, we found a pair of kudu antelope in the brush. They are characterized by their long curvy horns and large size. Kudu are one of the largest antelope species with the bulls weighing between 420 and 600 lbs and standing up to 63 inches at the shoulder. Our guide pointed out they don’t have antlers that are shed every year. Instead, they have horns that stay with them for life.
Finally, we came upon a herd of elephants grazing in the savanna. They used their front feet to kick up dry turf and pick it up with their trunks to eat.
This experience was part of The Great Southern African Safari organized by G Adventures working in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions.
You can read about the technical aspects of this trip in the 'Tech on Travel - The Africa Edition' blog post by Allison Sheridan at
podfeet.com/blog/2024/09/tech-on-travel-africa
