Visit to Muuyu Island (Rhino Island)

Unfortunately, the name Rhino Island is misleading because 1. it is not an island, but a peninsula on the Kariba Lake and 2. the rhinos were unfortunately wiped out there by poachers over 20 years ago. However, efforts are being made to reintroduce them. But the remaining wildlife is also marvellous, especially the extensive bird watchings.

It is astonishing that the elephants are able to suck in these large quantities of dust ...

... have not developed pneumoconiosis over the years.

The dust serves as a sun and insect screen.

The Lilac-breasted Roller is always beautiful to look at, both sitting ...

... and flying

Cormorant taking off

The saddle-billed stork looks like a German ambassador to Africa with its black, red and gold bill.

The African fish eagle is only halfway through its breakfast and brings the rest to safety.

Evening atmosphere with buffaloes at Lake Kariba

The sunset is marvellous as always.

The hippo enjoys the last rays of sunshine.