Wow. They are absolutely right. The animals do come out to play once the rainy season ends (they become forced to frequent the water holes where tourists can safely lurk in their vehicles). This time around at Etosha we saw a leopard, many rhinos, many lions and many elephants! And of course, we saw numerous giraffes, gemsbok, springbok, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, impala, and hartbeest (etc.) on top of this. It was incredible. The lions also gave us a free mating show (their purring was audible 100m away)! We especially enjoyed spending the long weekend at Etosha with Pete's family who are out visiting. His mum, dad, sister, brother, and uncle have all come.


We spotted this leopard just walking along the road. Now I have finally seen all of the 'Big 5'. Unfortunately the sun was shining towards us, so the photos aren't great.




Have you even seen a giraffe bend down to drink? This giraffe is bending its knees, but most commonly a giraffe will splay its legs apart. These are the most awkwardly graceful animals I have ever seen - especially when they run/lope.




Spot the giraffe.


Springbok


An elephant skull


Does anyone know why zebras were never domesticated?