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Mana Pools

Watch elephants reaching for the Ana trees

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What you'll do

Dedicate at least one of your game drives or bush walks to seeing the elephant of Mana Pools stand on their hind legs, trunk high in the air, in the hopes of finding juicy Ana leaves and seed pods to snack on. Mana Pools is one of the a few places in the world where this phenomenon happens, so unique and startling that some younger elephant follow behind to enjoy the leftovers. Your seasoned guide knows the signs of an elephant about to perform this feat and you'll follow in anticipation, ready to capture the moment on camera. Your best chance of seeing it is in the driest months (June to September) when there is little left to eat on the lower branches.

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