Surrounded by a herd of curious elephants in Chobe National Park 2016

Our honeymoon quests. A great moment.

[@adrestianyx7441]

Notice how they STILL at all times, 24/7, keep the little ones literally BOXED IN by the big ones for protection. My god they are AMAZING CREATURES. Humans don't even come close. They are SO MUCH better than we are.

[@shirleykostich5169]

I think even the elephants were grateful for no human or engine noises! Such a peaceful and calm video. Thank you 🦋

[@margiewatson6081]

How refreshing. Just the sounds of the bush; no blaring music. This allows one to realise just how quietly a herd of elephants move.

[@mrsaarelainen]

Margie. I really hope You will hear the sound of the african bush. Those ellies are so quitet, like overweight balletdancers :). They are really magic. Please, go to see someting new :).

[@heatherparsons6052]

Love how the adults all smell the air, and then the youngsters all copy. An amazing encounter.

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Beautiful sighting AND Video. Thnx

[@njxx1a]

talk about mind blowing!! that one elephant looked like he was leaving than paused and decided he didn't have enough!!

[@Kosmonooit]

Didn't spot any bulls there ..

[@VNNZTC]

What an incredible experience, I have to say a little scary… but nevertheless absolutely incredible… such magnificent animals…

[@mrsaarelainen]

Eric, as viking, go and see some wildlife, please. Fly to Johannesburg and rent a 4x4 car and make a reservations in national parks in Zimbabwe. GO as fast as you can.

[@ajsmith5295]

And that last one that lingered for a little while what a beautiful elegant profile he had or she had

[@ledsohio]

What a great experience. It's amazing they let the baby elephant get so close to the car. The sad truth is they probably shouldn't be so trusting of humans.

[@OTTO149x]

+ledsohio I don't think there's much danger from tourists in shiny little cars. Poachers would be black guys and they would be looking a lot less friendly than the tourist types. I doubt if they go up like that to a banged-up truck full of tough-looking Africans with AK-47s...

[@rabbit0664]

@@OTTO149x Do you mean guys dressed in black ?

[@OTTO149x]

@@rabbit0664 I presume the "poachers" are generally black guys. Aren't they...?

[@rabbit0664]

@@OTTO149x No, not every poacher. www.yeartohelp.com/day-287-my-expert-tip-off-sends-me-to-the-jungle-to-track-the-pangolin-trade/ www.nytimes.com/2018/09/24/science/poaching-conservation-rhinos-elephants.html That's just what I can find in Africa. Others places have different races poaching. I hate to shatter your reality but all kinds of people comment crimes. Also there's others that live in Africa too. I have a white friend from Africa. No he didn't move there he's lived there his whole life.

[@Silkendrum]

@@OTTO149x - The people who work hardest to protect the herds are black guys, who travel in groups in beat-up trucks.

[@2dasimmons]

This is so sweet: an elephant family passing by:-)

[@mrsaarelainen]

This was so great moment. The cows and bulls were so calm we have the moment of our life, it was really so sweet,

[@xoleenie12]

Amazing, beautiful animals. God I pray these horrible poachers leave them alone 🙏🏻💜

[@charliedeklerk7354]

That was beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing it.

[@CajunA79]

Big Momma was like ,ok clan, time to go. Move it son! I 😄

[@annehaight9963]

Yeah she had everything under control. Stood in front of the vehicle and made sure the others were safe.

[@CajunA79]

Wow...that was awesome!!!

[@robertconvery5669]

Non threatning posture. Amazing 👍

[@mrsaarelainen]

Robert Convery . YES. Nice.

[@conniealford1020]

Now that was exciting! Congrats on your wedding! I know it's a couple years late but it just showed up in my feed. Thank you for sharing your special moments with us. May you live happy and healthy together for years to come. That's exciting too!!👈☮️✌️☯️🌼🙏💝✨💞💏🌺🌼💐💒🎁💍📜⭕❌👰🤵🤳💌🍾🥂

[@mrsaarelainen]

Thank you Connie. I hope that this kind of video make a little difference on viewers minds and they someday give a little help to the african wildlife.

[@colleenross8752]

The elephants were giving you a blessing

[@stevec1835]

Had the same experience September this year in the same area. It was unforgetable....beautiful animals..

[@mrsaarelainen]

Steve C. Lucky You.

[@rebeccahale322]

Magestic, beautiful elephants..

[@robertconvery5669]

Sorry Rebecca. Majestic.

[@TheDarkDresser]

I'm sure that the elephants would really be fascinated/spellbound hearing some beautiful classical music or opera, especially if they have never heard music before.

[@debramorton4739]

How nice that everyone stayed in the vehicle and were quiet. Nice encounter.

[@mrsaarelainen]

Debra... It was really hard to stay quiet. I think it was a moment of our life. We did had next experience hour later next herd encounter where they really surround us properly. I think you should travel to see the elepants: Please You do :).

[@josephdodd5770]

Elephants are so magnificent

[@llVIU]

2:42 **takes photo** elephant stops and reverses.. "DID YOU JUST TAKE A PHOTO WITHOUT MY CONSENT???"

[@harolynallison7915]

just beautiful

[@njxx1a]

Holy sh** that is crazy!! how lucky to be that close!!

[@francesnorred944]

THis is SO D. Funny!! It ReMinds me Sooo much of the ZOO:::: PEOPLE in the car/Cage=== Elephants milling around, Staring at the ODD INHabitants Inside....

[@stanleyprawdzik5058]

The BIBLE says that man has dominion over all, that doesn't mean to abuse or to kill man is to care for Gods creatures

[@phillipbenson7624]

Elephant to other elephants; Hey, y'all let's all go over there and just stand around and look at them. Let's see how long it takes before they start to freak out. Okay, this is gonna be a blast. Now remember don't get tickled Just stand there and don't say pbe reltquite them. If we 8

[@zpacer88]

its like are seeing something alien just intrigued by the weird object they never seem to have seen before up close to investigate

[@melanieblake2689]

Omg truly a pleasure to watch these elifant

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

😆❤️one says to the other.....u know?!? I think I've seen this sorta thing bfor when I was younger! I believe these things r called people! The older girl steps in n says, no way elinore! That's a car! That's not people! I've seen it bfor too! Yes, I was much younger but I don't forget what i see! That's a car, not a people!😆lmao finally the matriarc comes forth with, ladies, we've got to get to the next water hole. What we have here is people inside a trcuk so ur both correct. Please....grab the Ellie's trunk and let's go girls!😆❤️

[@ajsmith5295]

What a beautiful lovely family

[@mortalclown3812]

Almost trembling from the splendor of it - and am watching from a tablet in LA. 😂 The gentle movement of the 🐘🐘s as they approach, surround, peer in and amble off is extraordinary. How vital are the reserves, parks, sanctuaries, etc so that these herds and, yes, these moments with them might stay protected. Thank you for sharing this. Pax et lux. 🐘🌍🙋🌌

[@mrsaarelainen]

Mortal Clown . You got ot right. It was the moment of my life.

[@mrsaarelainen]

Thanks for understanding :).

[@user-or4rh6ni1t]

Насколько умные существа, никакой агрессии!

[@bobbesearcy4918]

Just cows and babies checking out the intruders and wondering if they have anything to eat.

[@spellbinder101]

Excuse me sir can I see your driving licence and insurance.

[@wholeNwon]

They are pros in the park, therefore all the trunk action. They want food...whatever you can spare.

[@2dasimmons]

There's such a tranquility to ELEPHANTS. THEIR EYES ARE HAUNTING AND SAD. FOOLISH MAN, stop killing and mistreating elephants!.

[@chrisfielding1152]

2dasimmons well said sir

[@rodola647]

2dasimmons they were sitting parked in a car taking photos enjoying. Go yell somewhere else

[@2dasimmons]

WERE THE ELEPHANTS ENJOYING? That area was THEIR TERRITORY until humans interrupted. Very sad indeed:/

[@CajunA79]

Amen! So true!

[@mrsaarelainen]

You are so right. They were so near panic.

[@ajsmith5295]

I just hate anyone that can hurt beautiful animals like this

[@carolv8450]

You were lucky!

[@MrLightning59]

Strange title. Fact is you were the curious ones, the elephants just live there.

[@somacruz7759]

Both parties were curious of each other xD

[@missymason2377]

Love love the curiosity. Lol lol

[@randolphfredriksz9176]

Wow, I might have crapped in my pants, but what an experience. Amazing animals

[@mrsaarelainen]

No. Go to africa and see as fast as you can :). It is quite safe.

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Great experience, very lucky!

[@mrsaarelainen]

Meidän häämatkahetki. Saavuttiin Kalaharin Gr:stä a ja melkein ajoimme Honeybadgerin päälle, joten luulen että mielenkiinto liittyy HB anaalirauhasista tulleeseen tuoksuun, ehkä. Jos tarvitset vinkkejä omatoimiseen matkaan, laita viestiä. Joka tapauksessa, hieno kohtaaminen ja kiitos kommentista :).

[@satishpatel5260]

'NEED ;MANKIND ,LOVE our NATURE 'as ADAM and EVE ';GARDEN OF EDEN'.👍.

[@emilytolman7006]

Wow!!

[@gregmf9427]

You got footage of the rare 5 legged elephant

[@jagminderbassi1056]

Animals also part of god it’s beautiful element family

[@alicezecevich2654]

I really don't know how I would reacted being sooo close to these majestic animals, I reckon It would of been a very humbling experience!

[@darreollmooney6881]

...and the elephants were reported to later have said - " oh man, a herd of tourists today and I forgot my camera "....

[@katnip6289]

🐘🐘🐘🐘😍

[@Rangelandsafaris]

cool adventure

[@cleareyes2254]

"is this litle guy trapped inside, or it is his home"

[@jkryanspark]

The ellies came and then they went like Jesus Christ and Bucky Dent

[@gabbyhyman1246]

Just curious. Did you get your money's worth?

[@mrsaarelainen]

Gabby Hyman, THE moment of our life.

[@gabbyhyman1246]

@@mrsaarelainen it's the first thing on my bucket list! Hopefully next year.

[@mrsaarelainen]

Gabby Hyman . Rent a 4x4 South africa and make the reservation on campsites year before and drive by yourself. It is fun and reasonably priced. Botswana is safe. Me and my wife have done this 7 times.

[@deborah5212]

You’re on their turf not the other way around !!!!

[@mrsaarelainen]

Have You been in africa? In the bush? What you think we did wrong? Really?

[@Nicolethelinguaphile]

2:01 "Oh, not food" 😂 I wonder why many of these videos I see, when people are still, most of the time elephants will ignore them and sniff the objects around the people. I am sure they pick up the scent.

[@annehaight9963]

They know what people smell like. In the wildlife parks, the elephants tend to even recognize the guides who work there. But maybe they are curious about the vehicles because they are so strange. They're not alive, but they sort of act alive. Machines are not something wild animals are equipped to comprehend.

[@hairfolixchannel5095]

These are wild animals if they started reacting naturally to protect their young and started stomping the tourists, Tarzan is not gonna appear out of nowhere and tell them to settle down, You dont offer a 12000 lb animal a carrot nor do u chase 300 mph tornados its so stupid.. BTW great video! if thats why u posted this!

[@mrsaarelainen]

Just want to show that elephants are wise and big. If You wait quietly and calm, they will approach you if they will. I think there is usually too much shouting in the KZbin videos when these giants comes near.

[@satishpatel5260]

'BWINO ';ZIKHOMO ;💝.👍.

[@Stingra87]

In reality the last one was probably standing guard to make sure you guys didn't do anything. Most of the herd moved away so the last few were just there to protect the others and kill you guys if you tried anything.

[@davidlj53]

Why would anyone want kill one these peaceful giants, can’t wrap my head around that!

[@deborah5212]

I can’t stand people that have no respect for animals !!!

[@justasreal5483]

SHOULD HAVE GONE TO NIAGARA FALLS AND LEFT THESE POOR CREATURES ALONE...SELFISH SELFISH SELFISH AND SELF-SERVING

[@mrsaarelainen]

Are you ok?