Monday 12 January 2015

Elephants Photographs From Africa

My son in law,Jon who was born in South Africa, took my daughter and their family on an adventurous journey from Malawi through as many countries as they could, to reach Johannesburg to spend Christmas with all his other cousins.  The first 5 photographs were when they were up close and personal with the wildlife at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. 


I’d say, you couldn’t get much closer to an Elephant than that!


Jon, Judith, Annika and Daniel.


What a view.  Do you notice Daniel and Annika in the pool?


Can I have some peanuts please?


PLEASE!


Daniel saves the day.  Those are my grandson Daniels’ hand 
throwing peanuts into the Elephants mouth.  


These last 2 shots were taken last Saturday, on the first weekend my family arrived home to Malawi.  They drove up Ndirande, one of the three big peaks that surround Blantyre.  That is Annika my granddaughter.  Notice no shoes!


This is a panoramic shot of the area.

I hope you enjoyed these photographs taken by Jon (Thanks you Jon).


Thank for visiting and also to those who leave comments

27 comments:

  1. Oh what wonderful memories for Jon's family. I love the close-ups of the elephants. I remember these at Vic Falls only took photos of them from the dirt road. My son, John, drives his family up through several countries from SA to Mozambique. What a life for our grands, Margaret? Have a great day. Jo

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  2. We visited the Elephnat Wallow some years ago. A great experience to come so close to them. We also made a ride over there, It is a good initiative to raise elephant orphans in order to release them when they are ready for it. You probably have seen pictures of a cheetah and wardhogs aswell. Also these animals we could approach quite well.
    Greetings, Kees
    greetings, Kees

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  3. What a beautiful nature is there.
    Great to deal with you as an elephant can touch.
    Beautiful pictures Margaret, I enjoy it.
    Best regards, Irma

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  4. Super pictures :o) I LOVE the ellies and your grand children are poppets xx

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  5. Oh wow, I would love to be there myself.. How cool to feed the elephants.. Your grandchildren are adorable.. Awesome photos, Margaret..

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  6. A privilege to get close to such amazing animals Margaret.

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  7. Wow! Wow! Wow! Amazingly beautiful and wow!, to be so close to an elephant! blessings ~ tanna

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  8. I didn't know African elephants could be 'tamed'.

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  9. It's great to see your grandchildren growing up in such a beautiful place, so close to nature.

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  10. Amazing adventure. Is that the road in the second to last photo?

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  11. Amazing life they lead. You should read Jodi Picoult's lastest book. All about elephants! Leaving Time, it's called!

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  12. what a wonderful adventure!! once in a lifetime!!!

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  13. a most wonderful adventure. :)

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  14. Not sure I could hug an elephant, Margaret.

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  15. That's one friendly elephant! I really like the panaramic last photo.

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  16. What fabulous photos. Must make you long to go back for another visit.

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  17. Beautiful family and lovely elephant, cheers Margaret and your family.

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  18. Fascinating.Thanks for sharing them.

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  19. What a wonderful, wonderful trip. Memories to hug forever.

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  20. Hurrah for peanuts, and the save!

    Nice pics, Margaret.
    ~

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  21. These are wonderful elephant shots! I have a soft spot in my heart for elephants and they are very special to me for many reasons. The pool shot is wonderful with your grandchildren and the background.

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  22. Oh, I'd love to meet an elephant up close. What a beautiful family, Margaret.

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  23. What an amazing trip for them. So glad you could share it.

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  24. That looks like a fascinating adventure! Enjoyed the photos!

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  25. How cool is that!!! Love the elephant pics

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  26. Love these images! Thanks for showing them to us all! I got much joy viewing them.

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  27. Great shots. Beautiful area and beautiful family.
    MB

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