© Jim Browne 2010 Wildebeest grazing Impala - commonly in mobs of 20 or so. White Rhinoceros Warthogs on the prowl Click on any picture to enlarge Our first Kapama morning drive delivered some excitement.  Twice we came across a group of Elephants escorting a Mum with a 4 day old calf.  The first time we were “warned”, as was another vehicle.  The second time - two vehicles approaching from opposite directions encountered the herd crossing the road - this was too much for the largest “Aunty”, a massive beast.  You could see it coming!  She got all agitated, agressivly flapping the ears and trumpeting, then she fronted onto the road and charged us - we escaped, thanks to Joe’s very prompt reverse gear work - the picture hardly does the situation justice, it all happened so quickly!  Not satisfied she went back and rounded up her mates for reinforcements and tried to get them to charge - they were somewhat reticent and prefered to limit further action to moral support.  C-c-c-Cold - starting the morning drive The first warning - from a large Bull Elephant Mother crossing with 4 day old calf at foot. Starting the charge - she was on top of us in seconds - a fast reverse gear job! Safely out of range - wiser heads try and pacify the angry Aunt On our way at sun-up! The first warning Young calf crossing Starting the Charge! - back off! she says and stay away! Typical Elephant damage - they sure can make a mess!