by Exclusive Tents | Apr 22, 2021 | Elephants
Shawu Origin of Name: The “Shawu Bull” was named after the Shawu valley (Vlei) in which he spent much of his life.Range: Shawu moved over a large range which spanned the flat Mopani covered plains country between the Letaba and Shingwedzi rivers and stretched from the...
by Exclusive Tents | Apr 22, 2021 | Elephants
Dzombo Origin of Name: Named after the Dzombo stream that traverses the Mopani Flats between the Shingwedzi and Shawu valleys. (The word Dzombo is derived from the Tsonga word Dzombolo meaning ‘to wait for something that is slow in coming’)Range: He lived in the area...
by Exclusive Tents | Apr 22, 2021 | Elephants
Joao Origin of Name: Named by Anthony-Hall Martin for Prester John, legendary priest-king of ancient Africa. (João being the Portuguese for ‘John’) João was also to be found near the waterhole of this name along the Shingwedzi River. This waterhole was named in 1961...
by Exclusive Tents | Apr 22, 2021 | Elephants
Voi Estimated Age: 35 plus yearsStatus: Alive Special features: Long but thin symmetrical ivory that thins out towards the end Left tusk slightly longer than the right. Distinctive scar on left flank close to the hind leg. Home range: Core range area include Satao,...
by Exclusive Tents | Apr 22, 2021 | Elephants
Matlakusa Origin of Name: ‘Matlakusa’ from tlakusa, is Tsonga meaning to ‘raise, lift up’, this is a large open pan and bore-hole, alongside the eastern border, southeast of Malonga in the Kruger National Park and links to this bull’s large home range.Range: Northern...
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