In pursuit of the white rhinoceros

During a recent visit to Umfolozi Reserve I was astonished at the number of white rhino present. Imagine our delight to find large herds grazing contentedly in beautiful open country and at the same time showing no sign of nervousness.

On one occasion a large number of rhino reminiscent of a herd of cows steadily munched their way to the car. Although the herd was accompanied by a calf they showed hardly any interest in us. On the other hand there were times when rhino showed considerable curiosity and looked quite formidable as they approached nearer and nearer. Eventually they decided that we were not worth worrying about and ambled sedately away.