World Image issue 30 March 2016_1

Uganda
Murchison Falls National Park - Part Three
To the north of the Victoria Nile By Gordon Longmead
So temporarily leaving the placid waters of the
Victoria Nile behind us from the last issue (we
return to look at the birds in the next issue), we
ventured into the northern part of the park. It was
not long before Peters knowledge of Murchison
produced the photographic opportunities.
We were in the park over a three day period
stopping at a nearby safari lodge for the two
intervening nights.
Before we get into the article I will say that the
pictures are not in any particular order. The main
reason being that the animals are free to roam and
will not be seen in the same sequence or place on
two consecutive occasions.
It is not advisable to drive into the center of the herd
as the matriarch or bull will probably object and will
defend their family.
Starting with the largest land animal in the park and
a favourite of most people, there a number of
elephant herds in Murchison.
We came close to two of the larger herds, one of the
bull elephants was standing in the road as we
approached.
He watched us to ensure we were not a threat while
the herd crossed the road.
We need to remember that these are large and
potentially dangerous animals, they have feelings
and are very protective of their herd members.
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