FIRST FIND YOUR RHINOCEROS!
To day we tracked 3 Rhinos for a couple of ks on foot. Or should I say we walked behind Patson who is one of the 6 best trackers in Africa. It might seem simple to follow several tons of creatures through bush. But theirs and the tracks of other rhinos crisscross the area. The ground ranges from grass and scrub to dusty and stony ground. They graze in an area then head of in random directions.
It’s worth mentioning that a pissed of randy Rhino is also thundering around looking for the same group as we are but with evil intent. Lions are also in the area. In the last couple of days a guide from another group lead a group of tourists in to a pride 12 lions and cubs. They all backed of but it was a very dangerous situation.
Patson sees everything including a freshly squashed tick crushed on a branch used as a bum scratcher by one our quary. A disturbed stone or stick guided his search. The observation and interpretation skills were amazing. Patson is a wonderful guide and host. A real gentleman with a great sense of humour.
Patson has us stick our fingers in Rhino poo to feel the warmth. We were close! We have also engaged in Impala poo spitting competitions. I do wonder if the guides get together some times discussing what they managed to get the tourists to do today! I’m sure they get a good laugh. Oh yer the Rhinos, with in a few minutes Patson was pointing out the group of Rhinos. I was very impressed with his demonstration of his skills. Quite amazing.
Managed to spot the odd bird or two along the way. 73 listed.
To day we tracked 3 Rhinos for a couple of ks on foot. Or should I say we walked behind Patson who is one of the 6 best trackers in Africa. It might seem simple to follow several tons of creatures through bush. But theirs and the tracks of other rhinos crisscross the area. The ground ranges from grass and scrub to dusty and stony ground. They graze in an area then head of in random directions.
It’s worth mentioning that a pissed of randy Rhino is also thundering around looking for the same group as we are but with evil intent. Lions are also in the area. In the last couple of days a guide from another group lead a group of tourists in to a pride 12 lions and cubs. They all backed of but it was a very dangerous situation.
Patson sees everything including a freshly squashed tick crushed on a branch used as a bum scratcher by one our quary. A disturbed stone or stick guided his search. The observation and interpretation skills were amazing. Patson is a wonderful guide and host. A real gentleman with a great sense of humour.
Patson has us stick our fingers in Rhino poo to feel the warmth. We were close! We have also engaged in Impala poo spitting competitions. I do wonder if the guides get together some times discussing what they managed to get the tourists to do today! I’m sure they get a good laugh. Oh yer the Rhinos, with in a few minutes Patson was pointing out the group of Rhinos. I was very impressed with his demonstration of his skills. Quite amazing.
Managed to spot the odd bird or two along the way. 73 listed.
1 comment:
Impala poo spitting????????....Holy crap Batman....whaddaya thinkin?? I know you read 'Whatever you do dont run' and in there it makes no bones about what guides do to the newchums. Well thats it for me....Im never kissing YOU again!!!! (PS....did Colleen eat poo too??)
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