Although elephants do roam the Ngorongoro crater, try South Africa’s Kruger National Park for another great pachyderm stomping ground.
It’s easy to spot them traveling in herds, alongside acacia and sycamore, giraffes and Cape buffaloes. In fact, their visibility camouflages their vulnerability. Both African and Asian elephants struggle to survive, requiring space to roam and up to 300 pounds of plant matter a day.
According to bootsnall;
The ivory trade hasn’t helped. It’s only up close that you realize just how large – and dangerous – African elephants can be. Safari drivers twitch at the wheel – ready to spin through the savannah and onto the tarmac at the slightest sign of annoyance.
When elephants snort water through their trunks to create a homemade shower it’s endearing. However, the crashing thump of an angry 8-tonne mammal striding towards you inspires awe, a sense of panic and a hasty retreat.
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