African Wilddog in Camp

It is not uncommon for our sister camp, Savuti Under Canvas, to see wilddog in camp. However at Chobe the wilddog is not a common occurance but lately we have been lucky enough to be seeing them on a regular basis. The reason? They have been denning close to where we camp and it is a thrill to see them every now and again make their way around our camp when out on the hunt. Heading towards the river in the afternoon in anticipation of all the plains game, especially impala along the river banks. On this particular afternoon the dogs never went on the outskirts of camp but charged straight through the middle leaving staff staring in surprise am amazment as the dogs continued on their way. Later that afternoon we caught glimses of the dogs returning. Vocalising their high pitched yaps at each other and retreating inot the distance from where they originally came.

Posted: Chobe Under Canvas by Chobe Under Canvas Botswana, Date: 16 September 2009