Richard De Gouveia

Under a sky cloaked in shades of grey, our day on safari drew to a close, not with the vibrant colors of sunset, but with the solemn beauty of a gloomy evening. It was the kind of day where the air holds a whisper of the wild's untold stories, a perfect setting for our sundowners. With wine and gin and tonic in hand, we gathered, a quiet anticipation in the air, as the wilderness enveloped us in its cool embrace. As we stood there, the wind carrying the day's last whispers, an imposing silhouette emerged from the bush—the figure of a massive elephant bull. His arrival was silent, a stark contrast to the blustery day, yet every bit as commanding. Approaching us with a calm inquisitiveness, he became the undisputed sovereign of the moment. With a deliberate shake of his majestic head, he signaled his authority, a gentle yet firm reminder of his dominance in this land. This encounter, under the somber sky, became a silent dialogue of respect and wonder between human and beast. Acknowledging his supremacy, we respectfully retreated to our vehicle, the moment leaving a profound impact on us all. This was no ordinary wildlife sighting; it was a poignant reminder of the wild's grandeur and our fleeting presence within it. Driving back as the day faded into night, our hearts were heavy yet uplifted by the encounter. In the gloom of the evening, we found a connection so profound, it transcended the need for sunlight to illuminate its significance. #ElephantWhisper #SafariTwilight #GloomySundowners #WildEncounters

The magical sound of a lion in full roar. The compression of gas as he forces the air out causes the condensation and the sound reverberates through you like a subwoofer! We sat with the beast while he called out to any want to be competitors and then followed him until he met the pride… Turn up the volume and enjoy! #soundtherapy #lionroar #sound #power #wildlife #wanderlust