The dry season is in full swing, but the Ruaha River is still just flowing past Msembe HQ . Many elephants were still drinking from the water in the 'river'. This indicates that the water is still palatable and fresh enough for them to drink. As soon as the quality of the water deteriorates the elephants will dig holes in the sand, preferring the filtered cleaner water to that of the trickle on the surface.
Whilst this situation is not at all helpful for Mtera Dam it is at least a trickle of water for the animals and tourists to enjoy for the moment. However, as always, October is the date when the rice farmers start flooding paddies for planting seedlings so we shall see what happens then.
Whilst this situation is not at all helpful for Mtera Dam it is at least a trickle of water for the animals and tourists to enjoy for the moment. However, as always, October is the date when the rice farmers start flooding paddies for planting seedlings so we shall see what happens then.