Elephants Checking In - The Story of Zambia's Wonky Tusk

For years Wonky Tusk's elephant family has been walking through the reception of Mfuwe Safari Lodge to get to a mango tree that was there long before the lodge...

[@satishpatel5260]

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[@lisacooper1201]

I LOVE TO WATCH THE HERD TRAVEL TO THEIR BELOVED MANGO TREES, BY WALKING THROUGH THE MFUWE LODGE!!! THEIR SO COMFORTABLE TIL THEY ALL FALL ASLEEP ON A SIESTA IN THE YARD!!!💜💜💜😍😘🐘🐘🍼🍼🐘🐘🐘🌳🌊😃👍🙋🔥🙏👑➕📖🔥🇺🇸

[@yuniskvaldy606]

Just read this in FB and searched here. This story makes you feel good because of the trust& respect of Mfuwe Lodge and the elephant family.

[@singledaddays.6846]

Spot on Yunus!

[@AdmiralBison]

That's wonderful having these Elephant friendly crossings, fenced off delicate areas, food/water stop offs.

[@AfricanStorybook]

It is, yet South Luangwa National Park is as wild as it gets Duane, no human interference that I remember. My favourite park in Southern Africa I think, and I've been lucky to see almost all of them.

[@georginafraser451]

My congratulations for protecting and let those magnificent creatures pass through that hotel and eat their mangos in peace. O love the way they trust humans. Who said elefants and humans cant live togethet??? God bless u all.

[@AfricanStorybook]

Isn't that perfect coexistence - the way God designed us - if we respect earth's biodiversity, everything should co-exist.

[@brendamanning5235]

I love Elephants and this is the neatest thing i've seen.To me this shows mankind who is the boss.Just love it.Please don't let tourist ruin everything. U.S.A.

[@AfricanStorybook]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it Brenda! It shows more of co-existence, what is possible between species... ? I'm also a private guide, using my journalism experience and skills to inform my guiding, just in case you know of anyone visiting South and Southern Africa😇

[@singledaddays.6846]

Thanks for the comment. Humanity has indeed destroyed much of this planet. You possibly misunderstood what is happening in this piece though. This is actually an example of humanity and elephants existing in complete harmony.

[@chadsimmons6347]

This is why we need the death penalty, bad-humans need to be culled out of society, more room made for nature

[@hothotheat3000]

They should be on their way now!

[@singledaddays.6846]

Indeed!. Maybe a bit early?

[@AfricanStorybook]

right now they could be under that tree...or maybe lying on the reception floor :)

[@Caprica-od6oc]

Thy people at the lodge know what they're doing. It's very difficult to keep that delicate balance between tourism and the wild animals. Along as people understand where they are and what things are not supposed to do and also keep their distance they will not have an incident

[@mrs.schmenkman2858]

Caprica2267 ya..I think its probably all wildlife photographers not really tourists

[@terrisantiago9128]

Love it

[@chitskirits]

So sad she passed I hope Wellington is OK

[@womanofsubstance8735]

When was Wonky last seen? She must be in her mid thirties by this time. Do we know her status?

[@AfricanStorybook]

sadly she passed...few years ago...didn't see her that time in 'person'

[@ellywinterquist8086]

@@AfricanStorybook Oh That is so sad 😢. My Sincere Condolences at her passing. Such a good story. May she Rest In Peace.

[@timwf11b]

@@AfricanStorybook - After she passed did the rest of the herd continue to go through the hotel to get to the mango tree? - Edit: I posted that before seeing the end of the video. I see that they still visit, or at least did as of Dec 2015 when the video was posted.

[@satishpatel5260]

🇿🇲👌

[@j.dmetalhead7517]

I hope Wonky tusk is ok. Please keep tourism down so as not to annoy these majestic animals.

[@therofthew]

I’m so so glad the elephant family did set their foot down...who do freaking humans think they are by building a lodge, knowing it would be right in the middle of this family of elephants’ traditional path, with absolutely NO REGARD for these noble creatures?!?!... these dumb and abusive humans better be thankful these peaceful souls behave in such civilized and mature manner so contrary to the rude, insulting and vulgar human behavior which disregards and disrespects everything and everyone but their own wants and wishes...damn, this world would be a true paradise if this kind of good for nothing people would suddenly disappeared for good!!...too bad it’s just a dream, but I believe it would be worth thinking about the possibility of turning the dream into a reality...:)

[@elfatzeqiri7202]

Bruh, calm down. The people built the lodge without knowing that elephants came that way. And if the elephants got “rude”, theyd be killed immediately. Animals cannot defeat humans.

[@therofthew]

@GigaNigga - I presume your presumption is precisely incorrect, but your almost new and unused mind isn’t sufficiently cultivated to comprehend the real meaning behind my words...had to be a prieto...

[@mrs.schmenkman2858]

Does anyone know if Wonkys family continues to come even after the Matriarch died? It's been 11.years since this was filmed

[@AfricanStorybook]

yes they do...Ive seen them...nothing's changed...the 'migrations' (in this case to the mango tree!) and habits set down across generations continue. Until the tree is no more...

[@mrs.schmenkman2858]

African Storybook Aren't they planting more trees? Man..I'd plant a forest of them!

[@mrs.schmenkman2858]

Thank you so much!! That makes me happy

[@AfricanStorybook]

@@mrs.schmenkman2858 It's a natural system...the tree will be there a looong time :) My name is Angus - if you need info on travel in Africa, or itineraries designed. www.angusbegg.com I'm currently leaving Gorongosa Nat Park in Mozambique. A phenomenal story of reconstruction after a long civil war...driven by Idaho philanthropist Greg Carr....i produced a doccie on it (it's on my page) in 2007...what he has done, is doing, is nothing short of remarkable. Transforming lives, creating careers, assisting government with health, and rewilding a massive landscape.