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in camp is the only option, there
source of an unscheduled talk. In
is a basic gym secreted in a
an urban setting, ants are often
Tamboti forest where urban frus-
seen as a nuisance. Out in the
trations (and the delicious camp
wild, it is the exact opposite. Here
food) can be worked off. While
they have a very important role
sitting on the deck in front of my
to play and the time we spent
tent, a young nyala stepped into
watching them was an invalu-
the path. Feeding together with its
able lesson in how to never take
mother, they stopped for a short
anything for granted.
while directly in front of me. And it
Being reliant on solar power
is these moments that the course
and wood for the fires, the
teaches you to appreciate and
repetitive and rhythmic sound of
savour.
wood being chopped lulled me
A large boulder near camp be-
to sleep. It was a struggle that I
came my place of contemplation,
was destined to lose and my bed
and it was here, free of electronic
beckoned for a nap before an
devices, where I was able to relax
afternoon game drive.
and enjoy my surroundings. Even a raiding party of Matabele ants on the pathway became the
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Additional reporting by Richard Brown.
Public Sector Manager • August 2019