The Amazing Moment Elephant, Lundi Chases Buffalo at the Waterhole & Her Herd Come to Support

Lundi is not happy sharing the waterhole today and takes on the role of dam guardian for her herd. Khanyisa’s surrogate mother and mother to Mambo, Lundi embarks on a solo mission to chase away three buffalo who have wandered down to the dam to drink. Lundi attempts to scare the buffalo off but isn’t fully successful as one buffalo proves stubborn and stands his ground. Lundi’s back-up team move in to offer support and soon even more elephants join in. The buffalo give up and eventually head off, with Pisa offering a strong attack too. Lundi celebrates with a victory dance and trumpet!
(This scene was filmed at one of the dams in our reserve while rangers were visiting with safari guests from Jabulani - whom you can hear in the background.)

[@reezefab]

Lundi, and her confidence, “ I got this!” Maybe not ? 😂 ❤️🐘❤️

[@lionfan9587]

That was so funny! "What, you aren't afraid of me! Well, I have some friends, we'll see!" Love the HERD!

[@laurensmidansky7619]

Lundi's like you got your drink now go!! So they make a huddle and decide there's strength in numbers!! How funny!!,

[@mortalclown3812]

The buffalo seemed quite gentle - as if he wouldn't have minded making a new friend. 😊

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes 😂 what’s a guy to do when he just wants to have a drink with a new chum?

[@debdew7125]

@mortalclown3812 I was getting kinda nervous when the water buffalo wasn't intimidated by Lundi! If the buffalo had challenged Lundi, couldn't it have hurt Lundi? Usually they run off. This staredown was intense! Take care 🐘

[@terryheatwole6153]

I just knew she would win….she had her posse behind her and she really did use just the right approach….gentle persuasion, no fights….an offer they “couldn’t refuse!” 😂

[@DiFinni]

That was cute, finally Lundi makes the big move when the herd comes.

[@duanelavely5481]

It was nice to see Mambo have his mother's back. She's always looking after him.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊😊

[@deeT02]

Lundi taking charge! 😂 Pisa had to get in on it too. Love the girls!

[@sharonj.1240]

Oh, to see them all arriving at the waterhole is magic. So beautiful! The poor old buffalo! Hope they were able to stop back later for water. Lundi just wasn't having it today. 😄

[@mortalclown3812]

Imagining an old Far Side cartoon of a Buffalo support group in the veldt. 😂

[@CC-xn5xi]

Lundi's victory dance is terrific.

[@carolinamoreno7372]

Lundi is terrific! The little buffalo didn't seem scared at all of Lundi. But, that Cutie Pie Pisa sure did send it packing! We gotta keep our eyes on Pisa. She is showing some real bold moves! Loved the last scene with Lundi taking a plunge in the dam very happy with herself!

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today

[@YathishAKumar]

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[@susanfeneley]

Looked like Lundi and her cohorts were having a little confab to decide on the next move. Lundi must have said, "I'll handle this!!" Her dance at the end was cute and funny. With all that excitement she should sleep well tonight!😂

[@dustyflair]

Certaily they were coluding (sp).

[@jimmie200]

I love the little leg kick at 3:39. She was really trying to impress both of them at the same time.

[@vero2748]

Amo esta Manada y sus protectores Humanos ❤

[@jennifersherman8838]

lol! Lundi! You GO GIRL! lol 🐘 I loved her "fancy footwork" when she got frustrasted about the buffalo not being very intimidated and only just entering the water. Lundi flared her ears out even wider and even did a couple backwards KICKS! lol What's not to lkve? 😀 Jennifer San Francisco Bay area USA

[@LoJo99]

That was hilarious “Ready, break”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@juditate111]

Lundi's staring contest with the buffalo was great. The buffalo did not seem too threatened until Lundi's back-up showed up. Smart move on the buffalo's part when they decided to move on. Very enjoyable video, thanks.

[@Renee29forever]

Lundi like Tokwe and Jabu..have such pure hearts! She is fearless and protective to the max! Unlike Sebakwe the great protector..Lundi has her own approach that is heartwarming! So much beauty in seeing the herd rally around her! If only she knew that there is a new baby coming her way! Phabeni will enrich this herd...and make their bond even tighter! What a beautiful clip that showcases our beloved Lundi!!! Thank You Herd!!!!❤❤❤

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today

[@bellablock5864]

This was another fascinating footage. Thank you so much for letting us participate. Absolutely stunning to watch those interactions.

[@maggierenwick3827]

I loved the huddle with the backup trio before Lundi took her next shot!! Elephants are so interesting and remarkable. Thanks for such great videos!

[@LadyRustedKnight]

Fishan stands in the far background on the hill staring intensely at the goings on! He is so majestic.

[@georgiana3148]

I love Lundi - she is a fun, gutsy, loving, mamma

[@patricialease18]

The Buffalo is thirsty. At least, Lundi is respectful enough to allow the buffalo to drink. ❤ I love my ellies!

[@kp8381]

This was wonderful to watch. I'm glad it was a "friendly" exchange. When Lundis back up team arrived, I think she was telling them, "ok, here's the play."😂😂 Khanysia and Timisa... one day darling girls, you will need to learn the "plays" and also defend your team.😊 🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️

[@JulieRushworth]

Awh Lundi to me you look adorable and needing strokes, I think your mate feels the same 😂 So cute and imo funny 😂 Much love to all 💙🩵💙

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Exiting to watch 😃. Lundi was kind to buffalo, maybe that's why the guy did not leave. Well done Herd 😄🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤. Lundi's victory dance was convincing ❤🐘❤😊.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

@@JacobWilson-uf6zq Hello, i am doing good 🙂. How are you doing🙂👋.

[@safiranali2945]

😮😮😮lundi was so funny, even the buffalo was laughing 😂😂😂😂

[@Marlene-Ferreira]

It was Fantastic Watching That Buffalo... Lundi tries to intimidate the Buffalo.. He shakes his Head as if to Say... No Ways I'm not Moving.... So Cool.... 🐾❤🌟💫🐾❤🌟💫

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing

[@lunalupus63]

Aw, Lundi not in a sharing mood 😊 She seemed offended that the buffalo chose not to be intimidated. Lovely to see Mambo, Zindoga and Pisa come along to back her up. And Pisa at the end! Hope the buffalo managed to get a proper drink later ❤🐘❤

[@evangeline3152]

Love Lundi’s victory dance! Looks like you’re about to get some rain too.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today

[@renestewart604]

Thank you for sharing. Lundi is saying, while doing her victory dance, I should have been more forceful!

[@laurenurban3942]

Those Buffalo are one of very few animals that will stand their ground against an elephant, lion or whatever. Much respect for those beasts that are sometimes referred to as Black Death.

[@rlight7666]

That one must have been the leader of the group. It was cool to see the Buffalo stand his ground allowing him and the others to have a drink as long as possible😀

[@nathiyaadvocate5839]

Boo Hh ml m. G hy

[@israelcm7246]

2 animals with attitude 😊😊

[@Amy26Alice]

Bossy Lundi 😅 buffalo held his own for as long as he could.

[@dorothywestcott2408]

Lundi 🐘 is so funny 🤣 puffing herself up trying to get that one buffalo 🐃 to leave the dam. Well her back up team approaches and they finally leave the water hole. Look at Lundi's 🐘 happy dance and a trumpet. Great video ❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️

[@kirannk4211]

😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@supriyanagaraj8748]

😅😅❤​@@kirannk4211

[@darkhumour741]

What an honour being able to witness these interactions up close & personal 😭 so jealous of those tour guests! Seeing Mambo be among the first to come and provide backup for Lundi was especially heartwarming At the same time, mad respect to that buffalo…truly balls of steel 👏

[@victorhayes9975]

Yep !Mambo a head strong young african bull elephant down deep{ he loves his moma Lundi,and as the videos shows she loves him back. He will always be her young calf!!❤🙂🙏🙏👍🐘🦣

[@SuperBentley55]

You got this Lundi. She just doesn't want to share the swimming hole

[@mensahbernadette256]

They should be able to share that water since there is enough of it...! Shame. Lundi just doing her job. Love to everyone. Have a great day.

[@selinesbeau]

Buffalo is just like "Aw c'mon. All I wanna do is get a drink."

[@zozoc5795]

I like that buffalo 😂. He really said I’m not here for that today Lundi. Let’s be reasonable and share.

[@palmaleestephens1906]

Such a joy! Lundi’s confrontation is so entertaining.❤🐘 It looked like Pisa, Zindoga and Mambo were giving her the equivalent of a pat on the back and a squeeze around the shoulders during the huddle for moral support.❤🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️

[@terryheatwole6153]

That team huddle was awesome…made me wonder what play Lundi was calling! 🏈

[@palmaleestephens1906]

@@terryheatwole6153😂

[@vanessaalexis6505]

They are old bulls who don’t have a care, but bravo to lundi for her stance, bravery & command ❤❤❤❤. I liked hoe Mambo kept his eye on mama, then brought in supports all in all line - what a family! Love them all! Love Lundi girl!!!!

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing

[@irupelopez9760]

Silly Buffalo 😂😅they need to drink fresh water too❤

[@njgurl6004]

It's been so hot, thirst makes them more reluctant to leave. ✌️

[@imogen2092]

The buffaloes: hey friends. Lundi: I have enough friends 😂😂😂

[@richelfabroa9031]

they are talking about the strategy,Lundi will be the leader, you backing me guys

[@helenbotha6479]

That buffalo is the equivalent of the drunk joburg boet doing a "you wanna fight bru?" routine

[@loissansevere3686]

Go Lundi ❤ girl power

[@shirleymorris7760]

I love Lundi's victory dance! Good job, Lundi and the gang!😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulsamora1348]

Buffalo looking back and saying "really guys"

[@herdelephantorphanage]

“A bit overkill, Lundi.” 😅

[@Buba417]

Hilarious. Lundi couldn’t believe she was not being respected. Lol.

[@judithhombsch1535]

It's so funny when the backup team arrives. A big waterhole has plenty of room for all. The buffalo seemed friendly enough that all could enjoy it together. Lundi just couldn't back down once she started the stand-off.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today?😊

[@JoeyBlogs007]

LOL Lundi getting rather frustrated that the message isn't getting across too well, so she calls for backup, consolation and moral support.

[@bonniebob2802]

If that buffalo were a predator it would’ve been very different. Glad she allowed the buffalo to get some water ❤️

[@sjleo799]

I love how the 4 had a meeting before engaging again 😂❤

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊

[@user-fo2lo3dl7p]

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[@elpirata5468]

once again Lundi is queen of the dam it pays to travel with a herd

[@user-hz8wn7xb5x]

작은버팔로가 너무용감해요 ㅋㅋ 귀여운 론디 😂😂 🐃 💜 🐘

[@oummarwin3988]

😂Lundi's victory dance is so beautiful😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sweetjoesph4073]

Well Lundi was pretty polite about it 😂.

[@susycavaleiro1265]

Lundi's victory dance was the funniest bopping ever ! Good effort Lundi !!! Thanks for your help, Pisa.You showed the buffy what's what!!🐘🐘🐘🐘👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊

[@mariaestervieira7141]

Lundi foi muito delicada para tocar o búfalo!!! Uma lady!! Sem violência, conseguiu afugentar os búfalos!!! Linda Lundi!!!!❤🐘🐃

[@ange1mom438]

Gotta say I kinda chuckled watching our sweet Lundi assert herself. She is showing everyone her personality and proving that she is a matriarch in the making. That’s one tough strong female and I admire her because she didn’t back down. You could almost sense her thought process just by watching her body language. Lundi is quite marvellous, she is one of my favourites along with Timisa and Pisa. Their personalities are so unique and obvious. Watching these elephants grow up has been such a wonderful experience, even if it’s just through the amazing videos. Getting to learn about them and love them. Each video they grab another piece of my heart ❤

[@stephaniewood1547]

I give it to the Buffalo for standing its ground, saying hey, there’s enough water for all of us here, but Lundi doesn’t back down either.

[@sheilagadde5975]

Lundi is so Brave. She has enough problems with Mambo as a Son.

[@lynnmeyers4888]

Notice how the herd is standing incredibly still? I’m amazed at their discipline! 😮

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you 😊😊

[@shelley-anneharrisberg7409]

That buffalo was sure standing its ground! 😄

[@tscarborough2196]

A young bull.... male. Need to say more?

[@debdew7125]

Wow! I was holding my breath! That was intense! Usually they take off! Lundi kept asserting herself, but that was quite a staredown! Glad it worked out! 🐘🕊️

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊

[@janparish7895]

Way To Go Lundi!!! 🎉🥳❤️🐘❤️. Great video 😊👍🙏

[@CristinaF210]

shes very nice she waited for him to drink his water first😄

[@SuperBentley55]

her happy dance was priceless💓💕

[@mariafont8826]

We should all be hervibores. This was a beautiful lesson about well behaviour.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊

[@kristenmfclark1966]

Love the storm clouds!

[@judycook4314]

All of the elephants were certainly paying close attention to see what would happen. Nice of them to join Lundi because, as everyone knows, water buffalo don't like to be told what to do.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊😊😊

[@lynnell5993]

Someone get Mama Lundi a valium. She even gave Mambo an earful of how upset she was with those dreadful buffalo. Midlife crisis anyone? Chill Lundi, even little Pisa stepped up to the plate like I havent seen lately from her. As long as no one gets hurt, we can get the popcorn and watch these new dynamics with interest. Thats prime mud real estate that Lundi defended! Victory dance big Mama. The herd had your back.

[@susanfeneley]

@lynnell5993 Truer words were never spoken!

[@ShortOrderCook]

This is a wonderful interaction - you can see both elephant and buffalo thinking and working it out. Buffalo gets hist a long drink and then pushed his luck - then the backup herd arrive, form a plan, and work in unison to move the buffalo along. I also noticed how big and strong the entire herd looks all together like that. Great video!

[@angeladecker7184]

That was fantastic content. I love how Lundi lowered her head and looked the water buffalo in the eye. If Jubulani came after them, they would have ran. LOL. Great to see. ❤

[@tenzinyangdroen1618]

So nice to see that the eles are not unnecessarily aggressive 💗 Great captions 😍 Thanks a lot 🐘🐃🙏🏼

[@TheRealLizlaliz]

Come on, Lundi, there is enough space for everyone! Three buffalos are together one elephant 😊. Why always chase other animals? The waterhole is big enough.

[@peterwin3013]

Lundi is a brave elephant mama.

[@meraaicat]

Top class entertainment, thank you, just what I needed for Friday afternoon - class act by Lundi and her team ❤🐘

[@Gggtoolfan]

Have a great day HERD! ❤

[@candidaprout560]

Hi khanisa ❤️ hi all of you 🍀. The buffalo 🐃 was gentle and not very much afraid. But lundi ❤is a "captain" of the herd ❤

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

👍👋

[@candidaprout560]

@@vivianaiacomelli3080 big Hi to you 🍀

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

@@candidaprout560 grazie cara Candida

[@wildflower1397]

The rest of the herd stopped to watch, with many standing still. They were paying very close attention. So much love in this elephant family. ❤

[@TheNewPhysics]

It is obvious the Buffalo is happy to see the elephant... he is wagging his tail...:)

[@debbiefox4239]

Lundi’s victory dance !! ❤️ it !! 👍👌👍👌😍

[@gr8fuldeb699]

Lundi was like are you kidding me you wanna play? I said to move now Im gonna get backup and we will see how tough you are 😂😂😂😂

[@danielleh639]

You go Lundi. She's very brave to drive off the black death. The babies were there so she's in mommy mode.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊

[@danielleh639]

I am fine how are you doing. Don't you just l9ve the HERD? I think Phabine is going to grow into a giant bull. But Fishan is my favorite.

[@carmencervantes9390]

You go Lundi 💖🐘! Way to go Pisa, Zindoga, Mombo ♥️🐘♥️🐘♥️ 🐘 😘😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗🤗. TEAM Work.

[@BebeesHuman]

Elephant says "It's my turn for water now." Buffalo says "I'm not done yet!". Herd says "Yes, you're done now."

[@darilynadams7281]

Poor buffalos are thirsty. Why don't the eles just stay on other side of pond! I'm glad the people didn't interfere!

[@jolandahuisman8007]

Beautiful it's like first the buffalo 🐃 will say I'm not impressed with you😂 But finally, lundi gets her way 🐘🤗and is so proud celebrating it with here family ❤️ beautiful video ❤🐘🐃 love the buffalo's too it's a great scenery 💖 thank you for sharing 🤗

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊

[@anjelybarger]

Gee I've never seen an elephant "herd: buffalo,that's so funny😊

[@franceslynch8815]

This is such a treat watching Lundi free and confident in nature, acting with such puffed up indignation at the buffalo's refusal to leave❤.

[@KrisTina-friendship]

Wow!! That is awesome to witness. ❤❤❤

[@Kim-lc3fv]

It really looked like Lundi had a strategy huddle with Pisa, Zindoga and Mambo when they came over to help. 😊

[@victorhayes9975]

What are we to do Lundi?"Lundi" just back me up tired of dealing with these guys...

[@shelley-anneharrisberg7409]

I thought so too! 😄

[@s.peters2140]

My thought exactly.

[@2101case]

Gotta give the buffalo credit for standing his ground against such an imposing girl.

[@karenstafford724]

That's not fair of you Lundi,the dam is for all the animals not just you. Naughty girl. 😅😅😅😅😅❤❤❤

[@pfamhopstaken]

WAUW COURAGEOUS AND NOBEL LUNDI !! 👏👏👏Fantastic to see, thank you!😍

[@karijordan4930]

If they all use their trunks and watered down the dirt they all could be mud right?

[@Mario543212]

I can hear her thinking: "How is this fool not scared of me?" :/

[@JulieRushworth]

Lundi looks cute not scary 😂

[@skygenisis7875]

Exactly! The buffalo is like.. "Whatever".😂

[@Clodi19]

bravo Lundi ! great stategy and then the 3 mousquetaires came ! j’adore !! they are so united ! thank you Lundi victory is dancing and trumpeting !! omg !! 💕🐘💕❤️🎈👍🏼🇫🇷

[@shirleymorris7760]

Very funny, Mario!😂

[@destroyerarmor2846]

Jabulani herd are semi domesticated. A wild elephant would have taught that buffalo who is Boss