We rounded another bend and came up on a raised embankment
where our guide had chosen a safe place for an afternoon snack and drinks when
the ‘wild-scape’ took an unusual turn. There, by the edge of the river were
half a dozen giraffes; four calves and two adults close to the water with
several more adults further back in the bush (a group of giraffes is called a
tower). The adults were watching the
youngsters frolicking by the water in what appeared to be a kind of crèche
situation. Quite a scene to enjoy while we sipped our drinks and munched on
home-made cookies.
Though we encountered many more giraffes on our safari
drives in the South Luangwa Natonal Park this was, without doubt, the most
memorable.
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