We have had the privilege of visiting Kruger [National Park] many times while we lived in South Africa, and nothing beats seeing wild animals like lion, buffalo, leopard and of course the magnificent elephant up-close and personal, from the safety of your vehicle or on a guided walk, and as with any dangerous situation, information is the key to a safe encounter.
Understanding the danger signs is paramount when looking at wildlife. For example, when an elephant starts flapping its ears more than the heat of the day requires ... just back away, especially if there are young elephants nearby. Many visitors also mistake a lion’s apparent docility under the mid-day sun to mean that they are tame and cuddly, don’t be fooled, they can attack in half a second.
You can learn more about wildlife in a 28-day practical game ranging training course. It covers exciting topics like animal tracks and tracking, approaching dangerous game, rifle handling, bush skills and survival, setting up a bush camp and much more. For more information, see http://www.marvic.biz/tours/ecotrain.htm.
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