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Addo Elephant Park: A South African Jewel |
| Section: NATURAL SCIENCE / NATURE WALK |
| Author: Written and photographed by Laura Byrd |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 1/1/2007 |
| Size: 1,785 Words, 11,321 Characters |
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One of South Africa’s most successful conservation efforts, Addo Elephant National Park has earned international acclaim for creating the country’s largest elephant sanctuary.
The bull elephant has spotted us and a hush has fallen over the open-air Land Rover. We watch him watch us. Careful to move slowly, I raise my camera and photograph the giant mammal while holding my breath. His enormous ears flap forward as he calmly studies the six humans gaping at him from the vehicle a few yards away. I’ve visited many animal parks in the United States over the years--but I never would have guessed that being nose to trunk with an animal I’d observed captive would be so awe-inspiring. But this is the wilderness of South Africa. We’re in Addo Elephant National Park--where the eleph...
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...rican heritage in a rich tapestry of relaxed design. For reservation information: +27(0)42-233-2462 or elephanthouse@intekom.co.za
--Big Five Tours & Expeditions (www.bigfive.com) provides tours throughout South Africa: 1-800-244-3483
The author would like to thank Big Five Tours & Expeditions for providing the Addo Elephant National Park tour and accommodations at Elephant House.
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