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Join us on an unforgettable safari adventure to Gonarezhou National Park in the remote southeast of Zimbabwe. This huge national park, comparable in size to the country of Mauritius, is home to one of Africa's largest elephant populations, nearing 12,000 giants. Experience the excitement of a close encounter with a massive, alert buffalo herd that picks up our scent instantly. The true highlight of this trip, however, is a heart-stopping moment when a huge elephant herd approaches our group, an exhilarating experience that required our expert guide to intervene. Keep an eye out for unique wildlife, including a massive monitor lizard demonstrating its incredible vertical climbing ability. This is the real, raw survival of southern Africa's apex predators and colossal herbivores in one of the world's most breathtaking wild places. From: Epic Safari Destinations Content licensed by Off The Fence to Little Dot Studios

GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK: Home To 12,000 Elephants is presented by Real Wild. Its listed runtime is 23 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK: Home To 12,000 Elephants
Category
Society
Runtime
23 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Real Wild

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