In the north of Botsuana there is still a lot wild bush left. Big part of it is National Park and you'll find here the highest concentration of Elephants in the world. They're everywhere, not just in the parks and because the population isn't regulated their numbers increase dramatically. At first you'd think that's great but because their livingspace is limited they cause huge devastation to the environment and a lot trouble to the local people, serious accidents aren't uncommon.
Though, it's good for the tourists. At least it's pretty sure you'll see one of the "Big Five". Also, they're very impressive to catch sight of and if you happen to come really close it increases your heartbeat rapidly! Travelling around by bicycle in this parts of Africa may not be the best suited way but promises to be particularly exciting! It's always fun to see the faces of the tourists (they took as many pictures at me as at the animals) or get asked by the tour guides if I am tired of my life? No, but around dusk and down I was always riding extemly carefully observing the surrounding, full of anticipation watching out to the left and right (especially the side turned away from the wind). The bush can be very dense and sometimes you see the animals just at the last moment. Then you stop immediatly and stay quiet, hoping the elephant hasn't seen you. They haven't got good eyesight and will most times just stare at you before shaking their heads and move along. The locals say never run away, but back off slowly and stay calm. If it's that simple...
