It is Easter, the school holidays are near and the park is humming with visitors. It is at this time of year that these giant beasts, the elephants also seem to pack up and leave for greener pastures. We know this, that year after year these gentle giants of the Pilanesberg migrate to the wilderness area of the park. There is only one road leading into it, and there is only one road out of it. It is situated in the North-western side of the park.
It is not open to the public, and game-viewers may only skirt the section by driving along Moloto Road. At this time of year, as in years gone by you need some luck to see these elephants, and your best chance is along this road. This is the beauty of the Pilanesberg, the anticipation and build up of what is to be seen over the next rise and around the next corner.
Time will need to play out this game called game viewing. For these mountains and valleys where here a long time ago and with the park and it’s animals they will be here for a long time to come. All we need to do is wait, wait like the rangers and guests before us and in the months to come the Pilanesberg elephants will be sure to come back…
M. Malan
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