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...
by Exclusive Tents | Apr 22, 2021 | Elephants
Tsotsi Origin of Name: Named in memory of Ampie ‘Tsotsi’ Espag, who spent many years in the service of the Kruger National Park as both a ranger and hospitality manager. (Tsotsi, meaning sneaky, trouble maker, skelm)Range: Letaba Rest CampSpecial Features: Tsosti has...
by Exclusive Tents | Mar 12, 2021 | Elephants
Bububu Origin of Name: This bull was named after the Bububu Spruit and windmill, where he was regularly seen. (Bububu meaning ‘the rumbling of flood waters’.Range: Shangoni Section in the North Western area of the KNP.Special Features: Bububu had a long and straight...
by Exclusive Tents | Mar 12, 2021 | Elephants
Kambaku Origin of Name: Kambaku is the Tsonga word for ‘Great Tusker’ or ‘Old Elephant Bull’.Range: This bull moved over a huge tract of country stretching from Satara/Orpen and the Timbavati to Crocodile Bridge.Special Features: Kambaku’s left ear had a perfectly...
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