PODCAST IN PICTURES  EPISODE 7: Wild Bush Stories

SAFARI STORIES PODCAST IN PICTURES

Episode 7: Wild Bush Stories

In this week’s episode (listen here), Hadley and Jomi share some more of their wildest and most memorable experiences in the bush. Listen to their stories about:

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-Getting charged by a warthog (yes, a warthog)

-Leopards walking behind their bed

-Elephant traffic in camp

-Hadley bumping into an elephant at night!

 

These stories will show you why the bush is such an addicting and exciting place to live! ​

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Below, see photos of the places and experiences Jomi and Hadley discuss in the podcast...

Leopard cubs crossing in front of Jomi's vehicle
Leopard cubs crossing in front of Jomi's vehicle

Jomi and guests were treated to a nice photo op of two of the small cubs crossing the road. Photo by Michelle Sole

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Small Male Leopard Cub
Small Male Leopard Cub

This is the cub in the tree that Jomi describes in the podcast! All that's missing are the dripping entrails...

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Leopard female and cub on a kill
Leopard female and cub on a kill

One of the leopard cubs eagerly waits to begin feeding on the impala its mother has just killed. Photo by Michelle Sole.

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Elephants taking a mid-day nap in camp
Elephants taking a mid-day nap in camp

The youngsters would often lie down in the shade for their nap. Photo by Hadley Pierce

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Warthog Tusks
Warthog Tusks

You can see why we so carefully approach warthog burrows. You don't want to get hit by these tusks! Photo by Hadley Pierce

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Video: The three young leopard cubs (around 4 months old) begin to spend more time exploring their surroundings outside of the den.
Video: Now around 1.5 years old, one of the cubs shows off his confidence and curiosity (and tries to half-heartedly hunt a bird!)
Video: A herd of elephants outside Hadley and Jomi's house prevents Hadley from being able to get to work!
Video: Watch as a herd of elephants walks through camp, taking feeding and napping breaks along the way :)
Video: Listen as Hadley walks you through her nighttime run in with an elephant!