Elephants are amazing animals. In December 2006 John, Melanie (Roar Africa clients), and I watched in amazement as an Elephant mother tried to protect and discipline her playful calves.

We were at Amakalala reserve when we came across a herd of elephants playing at a water hole. The calves were having fun in the water while their mother watched over them. It was like a mother and kids around a neighbourhood swimming pool. As our Land Rover approached the mother elephant hustled her calves from the pool for their protection. Then she turned to face the Land Rover just in case we posed a threat. We didn't, but as soon as her back was turned her calves dashed back into the water to continue their game. They were just like mischievous kids and just like a mother, she had to hustle them out again.

Thanks for sharing the pictures John and Mel.

Deb and Geoff,

Ali and I just wanted to drop a quick line to you both to say how very much we appreciate all of your hard work in helping us to plan and enjoy our [South Africa] honeymoon. It was an amazing trip -- beautiful country, beautiful people, and that ever-helpful favorable exchange rate. Each day was better than the one before, and every recommendation we received from you both was spot-on (especially La Colombe, which was absolutely dynamite). We are both singing South Africa's and Roar Africa's praises to anyone who asks how our [safari] honeymoon was. So again, thank you guys for everything. We never could've planned a trip that wonderful on our own.

Tim and Ali Mansfield (New York 2006)