Elephant Stories

Gomondawane
This large tusker was named after the Gomondwane waterhole, found halfway between Lower Sabie and Crocodile Bridge on the H4-2, Kruger National Park, SA. He was recognised by a short...
Gomondawane
This large tusker was named after the Gomondwane waterhole, found halfway between Lower Sabie and Crocodile Bridge on the H4-2, Kruger National Park, SA. He was recognised by a short...

Hlanganini
Hlaganini was named after the Hlanganini Spruit in South Africa (meaning “at the reeds”), where he was first seen. Characteristic tear in his left ear lobe gave the appearance of...
Hlanganini
Hlaganini was named after the Hlanganini Spruit in South Africa (meaning “at the reeds”), where he was first seen. Characteristic tear in his left ear lobe gave the appearance of...

Spirowiri
This impressive tusker was named by Dr Ian Whyte for the Spirowiri waterhole in the Shingwedzi River, South Africa (Spirowiri is the Tsonga word meaning ‘two difficult tasks’). This bull...
Spirowiri
This impressive tusker was named by Dr Ian Whyte for the Spirowiri waterhole in the Shingwedzi River, South Africa (Spirowiri is the Tsonga word meaning ‘two difficult tasks’). This bull...

MaTrix
MaTrix was named in recognition of Trix Olivier, wife of Regional Ranger Louis Olivier who has supported her husband in his professional and private capacity for 31years. MaTrix’s left tusk...
MaTrix
MaTrix was named in recognition of Trix Olivier, wife of Regional Ranger Louis Olivier who has supported her husband in his professional and private capacity for 31years. MaTrix’s left tusk...

Babalala
Babalala was named after the Borehole 5km south-east of Vlakteplaas on the banks of the Dungile Spruit, in South Africa. He was recognised by prominent v-shaped tear in his left...
Babalala
Babalala was named after the Borehole 5km south-east of Vlakteplaas on the banks of the Dungile Spruit, in South Africa. He was recognised by prominent v-shaped tear in his left...

Tshilonde
This impressive bull was named by Dr Ian Whyte after a waterhole situated South East of Shingwedzi Camp, South Africa where he is often seen. Tshilonde’s tusks were almost identical...
Tshilonde
This impressive bull was named by Dr Ian Whyte after a waterhole situated South East of Shingwedzi Camp, South Africa where he is often seen. Tshilonde’s tusks were almost identical...