The largest population of elephant left on the planet is shared between the KAZA in Botswana and Hwange in Zimbabwe – some 50 000 animals. Our rains fall from November to April – in a good season the vegetation bursts into abundant growth during this time, feeding the elephant population which disperses into far-flung regions where they have not been present for months. From April onwards, the dry season sets in; standing water rapidly dries out and the vegetation becomes dormant. Now, the great