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- December 21, 2016
It can never be dry
It can never be dry…
Often on my way out of the park or at the lodges reception I hear people saying it was a “dry safari” what is a dry safari? As per these people a safari where you don’t get to see a tiger is a dry safari. Now a tiger is a tiger and a jungle is a jungle. If you want to a guaranteed sighting of the tiger it is better to visit the zoo than to visit the jungle. When one is only on the lookout of the tiger you miss the larger scheme of things in the jungle. The tiger is just one part of the ecosystem there is a lot more to see and observe as well. A single minded approach of the tourists also plays a role on the mindset of the naturalist not only does it put him under more pressure but also you miss out on birds, reptiles etc.
Tracking does play a very big role in being able to see the big cat but so does luck hence the more positive the mindset the better the chances of seeing one If you have tried enough and have not been able to see the big cat just relax in the jeep and enjoy the sights and sounds you never know you might just hear an alarm call or two in the process… Catching a glimpse of a bird fishing or a monitor lizard on the road or a mongoose running around the bush or a bear digging up the ground can be equally exciting when the approach is right.
So the next time you are in the jungle just enjoy the moment and see the surprises mother nature has instore for you…
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