Elephant close encounter: Toro Yaka Bush Lodge South Africa

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  • @alankeyz1
    @alankeyz1 7 років тому +2500

    My number one question is how was that jeep able to move weighed down by the guide's giant balls?

    • @Jay-jp4nv
      @Jay-jp4nv 7 років тому +47

      lmao

    • @vanessadawn538
      @vanessadawn538 7 років тому +42

      Mictlantecuhtli they had some psychic communication. He prob told him there's still time to cancel the shipping on the gourmet fruit basket 😂

    • @holydiver4642
      @holydiver4642 7 років тому +57

      Mictlantecuhtli ,that guy was incredible.I would of freaked the fuck out and ran like a little school girl.

    • @ronalddio3502
      @ronalddio3502 7 років тому +14

      MrLoomis42 you are a schoolgirl.

    • @holydiver4642
      @holydiver4642 7 років тому +3

      Yes,yes I do.

  • @jameslaurie8912
    @jameslaurie8912 8 років тому +1500

    If the elephant could speak he would probably say " just checking"

  • @RexWort
    @RexWort 5 років тому +547

    *Elephant:*
    "I want to pet the humans!"
    *Other Elephant:*
    "Don't you'll scare them"

  • @Pidamoussouma
    @Pidamoussouma 3 роки тому +83

    UA-cam should have a "wow" button just for this video

  • @alienlife7754
    @alienlife7754 Рік тому +125

    Awesome how the guide didn’t even bat an eye. He stayed perfectly calm and let the elephant check him out. When satisfied the elephant simply walked away. Makes me wonder if these two have met in the past.

  • @LaurinaSteele
    @LaurinaSteele 9 років тому +1168

    I loved this. No revving of motors, no blocking of or following of the elephant and no reaching of human arms...they just let him do his thing. Wonderfully positive interaction between humans and a wild animal. Congratulations for the calmness of all involved, especially the tracker/guide. Thanks for film and sharing x

    • @Feroze35
      @Feroze35 8 років тому +14

      +Laurina Steele I have seen a few of these earlier and wondered to myself as to how this
      could really happen, and have come to realize that all this is some
      power which i will explain as we go on.I think it was this same African
      man whom i saw going on a hunt with three of his friends, they only had a
      spear each and in no other terms they went to hunt for buffalo, into
      the territory of the LIONS, soon they encountered, with a Pride of
      Lionesses, that had brought down a massive Buffalo, this same man left
      his 2 friends behind and walked into the midst of the LIONESSES, who
      just simply, went back 10 spaces, they did not roar at him nor even felt
      agitated by his visit they did this like as though they had known him
      for a very very long time, they basically gave him permission, to take a
      share for himself and his tribe of people, the man cut out a complete
      rear thigh part of the freshly killed Buffalo and moved, as he stood up
      the lionesses acknowledged his going away by a wag of their tails and
      he left the balance for the LIONESSES to finish off.
      This
      Power that i have been talking to you about is the what is actually
      known as the "Power of the JINN", only a very few people in the world
      have this and have relentlessly, no scare against them,nor are they a
      threat to other humans on the contrary they are very helpful people and
      help others all the time.
      So if you one day meet one of these people tell him about what ever the
      problems you may be facing, lots of people meet them to cure themselves
      off a dreaded illness or wanting to know why is it that they have not
      ben successful in their jobs or their business, speak to them and i am
      sure you will certainly find peace within yourself.
      Thank you
      yours respectfully
      feroze "ghaff41@gmail.com"

    • @sgm4545
      @sgm4545 7 років тому +12

      it wanted a snack

    • @indeed7289
      @indeed7289 7 років тому +33

      this has nothing to do with what you're claiming it was a massive bull investigating one wrong move and the bull would have killed them all
      they can spear their tusks through jeeps...

    • @forpetessake3532
      @forpetessake3532 6 років тому +8

      Feroze Ghaffoor - old Bush legends, superstitions - HE IS TRAINED TO READ THE ANIMALS BEHAVIOR and trained how to react - simple as that

    • @marihus
      @marihus 6 років тому +3

      Lydia Roselli are you talking about the animals or the poachers ?

  • @gainesp2003gainesp
    @gainesp2003gainesp 4 роки тому +236

    Intelligent, curious, and gentle. What an amazing animal! Love the elephants! Also impressed with the driver - cool as a cucumber!

    • @abhijitsarmah6700
      @abhijitsarmah6700 2 роки тому +4

      Cucumber not so cool. Ice is cooler than cucumber

    • @mrshaftla
      @mrshaftla 2 роки тому +2

      @@abhijitsarmah6700 cool as a cucumber is a usage to show a cool behaviour

    • @abhijitsarmah6700
      @abhijitsarmah6700 2 роки тому

      @@mrshaftla why can't we say cool as ice?

    • @George.Andrews.
      @George.Andrews. Рік тому +2

      They are not so gentle when a young bull kills an old male with a tusk up the ribs. I've seen this on vid.

    • @danielh3179
      @danielh3179 2 місяці тому +1

      He's curious and like a scientist he's trying to probe and feel new features that his trunk has never felt before.

  • @hindking9099
    @hindking9099 3 роки тому +82

    01:50 Elephant checking his Metal Balls 😂😂

  • @honyaku
    @honyaku Рік тому +20

    The guide and the elephant spoke to each other..silently..the language which we don't know!! What an experience ❤❤

    • @Aikunle78
      @Aikunle78 Місяць тому

      Funny enough I thought something similar

  • @sniperprist69
    @sniperprist69 7 років тому +1120

    that guy got the "Africa Warlord" pose Lmfao

    • @rhey81
      @rhey81 7 років тому +65

      that "Who you waving your trunk at? You belong to me" pose...

    • @mohammednissar4040
      @mohammednissar4040 6 років тому +3

      Javier Lopez w

    • @Goreface69
      @Goreface69 6 років тому +3

      Man that's just great haha

    • @Creepful
      @Creepful 5 років тому +3

      And u watch way to much tv

    • @xFrostiee
      @xFrostiee 5 років тому +12

      More like, "We are only here, nothing else" pose. What is so warlord about sitting and enjoying the company of such a magnificent creature?

  • @pikppa
    @pikppa 7 років тому +183

    An elephant that lift his trunk like that is showing friendship. The guide is a lucky man

  • @BBBYpsi
    @BBBYpsi 4 роки тому +14

    That guide is perfect example of how you remain calm with no sudden movements. Let the elephant access the situation to determine zero threat so it went on its way.

  • @adityabharadwaj999
    @adityabharadwaj999 3 роки тому +19

    It's like the tusker has something very important to say to the guide, and it's like the guide is understanding just what he's saying, and they both know there's reciprocal understanding! I'm in tears.

    • @cowboyjoefrommexico-elsete3434
      @cowboyjoefrommexico-elsete3434 Рік тому

      . . . And what the elephant was communicating was . . . "Would you like to live the longest three minutes of your life?"

  • @Saurav_prakash
    @Saurav_prakash 6 років тому +57

    Legend has it that the guy is still sitting in that chair

  • @DaniMartVtbr
    @DaniMartVtbr 8 років тому +287

    Wise Elephant, Good Tracker, and Excellent Tourists! BEST ENCOUNTER EVER!!!

    • @asterio8405
      @asterio8405 Рік тому +2

      " ..... Excellent Tourists!"
      I was thinking that too. Not just any tourist stay cool in a moment like that. The tension of that silence was as high as the wisdom of everyone there. These people definitely got their money back with just that experience.

    • @emmanuelbatiibwe1152
      @emmanuelbatiibwe1152 3 місяці тому

      Lol! Exactly! I believe you. He was so still...extremely still, that he must be still there!

  • @Rupam_Mahanta
    @Rupam_Mahanta 2 роки тому +40

    What an encounter! It appears that the elephant carefully examined first; did no harm after sensing friendly/known person. Exemplary courage and patient shown by the guide who must be highly experienced.

  • @MariaSilva-xl2kq
    @MariaSilva-xl2kq 5 років тому +65

    The man in the front must be king of the continent. I wish I was that cool.

    • @williammunny7133
      @williammunny7133 3 роки тому +2

      You probably are, to pay such a compliment

    • @vishantkhambra8043
      @vishantkhambra8043 2 роки тому

      Absolutely the bravest man 👍👍

    • @Onigirli
      @Onigirli 17 днів тому

      @@williammunny7133 What a sweet thing to say

  • @mikesnavely4500
    @mikesnavely4500 7 років тому +106

    No way! This has got to be one of the absolute coolest African wildlife experiences EVER!!! We bring groups from the USA to South Africa each year, and we have MANY cool experiences. But this.... this is absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing it!

  • @thirsteekid
    @thirsteekid 8 років тому +459

    I just cried.. This has to be the most exhilarating experience in life. God bless all the animals!!!

    • @sheene71
      @sheene71 4 роки тому +5

      just brilliant

    • @sharonpowell1969
      @sharonpowell1969 3 роки тому +8

      A measure of peace between a human and a creature of nature.

    • @ciahart
      @ciahart 3 роки тому +4

      It's been over 10 minutes and I'm still crying.

    • @jalhejeevan9449
      @jalhejeevan9449 3 роки тому +4

      Kahe cried 🤔?
      You rather appreciate the wisdom of Jungle officers and to that wild elephant did behave very well😉

    • @jalhejeevan9449
      @jalhejeevan9449 3 роки тому

      @@ciahart
      Loader please..✍️😝😝

  • @evah787
    @evah787 5 років тому +14

    The guy in the front was amazing! WOW to you Sir! Something you won't forget.

  • @michelemather2449
    @michelemather2449 4 роки тому +10

    Oh my......this is so beautiful.......we can learn much from animals. I would love to talk to this guy,how he communicated without words.

  • @fernviking7909
    @fernviking7909 6 років тому +28

    Wow, what a cool, calm encounter. The bull was just calmly sniffing out the visitors & obviously not in musth. The guide was like, 'Hohum, I see this everyday.' His calmness helped the elephant stay calm & set the tone for the visitors in the vehicle. Bravo!!

  • @Xx1tyler21xX
    @Xx1tyler21xX 7 років тому +435

    Wow! That guy was either familiar with that elephant or he has nerves of steel or comatose. But besides all that, that elephant was really thinking it all over very hard. Even when it turned to leave it looked like it had a thought and had to pause for a second before walking off. Very cool video.

    • @jasoncapell
      @jasoncapell  6 років тому +120

      This is a group of retired bulls that's hung around the area for several years and the local guides have nicknames for all of them. This one is the leader of the group and has a reputation for getting really close to the jeeps. If you check Toro Yaka's Facebook page they recently posted and even "closer encounter"

    • @jivart4069
      @jivart4069 4 роки тому +8

      @@jasoncapell what is the secret behind this? How is it possible?

    • @jomyb55
      @jomyb55 4 роки тому +5

      @@jasoncapell thank you for the input

    • @misterlyle.
      @misterlyle. 4 роки тому +17

      @@jivart4069 If you view a few elephant encounter videos, you will see a range of behaviors. In this case, the guide clearly knows what to expect with this particular animal. There are other videos where an elephant will not be so gentle. In some cases, the guide will yell at an elephant, slam the car door, or wave a stick to discourage an elephant from coming too close.

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 4 роки тому +10

      @@jasoncapell Thanks for the explanation. So very happy these old boys have a place to go. All blessings for your life among the most gorgeous places on Planet Earth. 🙋🐘🌱💜🙏

  • @sreeramunnikrishnan9034
    @sreeramunnikrishnan9034 4 роки тому +17

    This scene is the most intense scene I have ever watched in a movie😂

  • @yveslabbe9608
    @yveslabbe9608 4 місяці тому +1

    Je trouve l'éléphant big. Cet homme a un sang froid incroyable! C'est un suspence du début à la fin! Merci!

  • @tanyaedwards4574
    @tanyaedwards4574 9 років тому +43

    wow, this guide must have huge love of animals, it's not just a "job" to him - what an amazing encounter

    • @Feroze35
      @Feroze35 8 років тому

      +Tanya Edwards I have seen a few of these earlier and wondered to myself as to how this
      could really happen, and have come to realize that all this is some
      power which i will explain as we go on.I think it was this same African
      man whom i saw going on a hunt with three of his friends, they only had a
      spear each and in no other terms they went to hunt for buffalo, into
      the territory of the LIONS, soon they encountered, with a Pride of
      Lionesses, that had brought down a massive Buffalo, this same man left
      his 2 friends behind and walked into the midst of the LIONESSES, who
      just simply, went back 10 spaces, they did not roar at him nor even felt
      agitated by his visit they did this like as though they had known him
      for a very very long time, they basically gave him permission, to take a
      share for himself and his tribe of people, the man cut out a complete
      rear thigh part of the freshly killed Buffalo and moved, as he stood up
      the lionesses acknowledged his going away by a wag of their tails and
      he left the balance for the LIONESSES to finish off.
      This
      Power that i have been talking to you about is the what is actually
      known as the "Power of the JINN", only a very few people in the world
      have this and have relentlessly, no scare against them,nor are they a
      threat to other humans on the contrary they are very helpful people and
      help others all the time.
      So if you one day meet one of these people tell him about what ever the
      problems you may be facing, lots of people meet them to cure themselves
      off a dreaded illness or wanting to know why is it that they have not
      ben successful in their jobs or their business, speak to them and i am
      sure you will certainly find peace within yourself.
      Thank you
      yours respectfully
      feroze "ghaff41@gmail.com"

  • @andrewlewitton
    @andrewlewitton 8 років тому +365

    Amazing Guide and driver, true professionals.

    • @supersond8616
      @supersond8616 6 років тому

      Andrew Lewitton where is this?

    • @tomcrookes3371
      @tomcrookes3371 4 роки тому +2

      Lydia Roselli that’s untrue, sure there will have been cases of that but they are very expressive animals and give you plenty of warning before they do anything.

    • @Little-kc9pt
      @Little-kc9pt 3 роки тому

      @Lydia Roselli shut the fuck up, karen

    • @scottishboer3126
      @scottishboer3126 2 роки тому

      How is the driver amazing?😳😳

  • @roshinipariraj4687
    @roshinipariraj4687 3 роки тому +32

    Such a thrilling moments, my heart was beating fast as i was watching this...hats. off to the safari guide sitting in direct contact with the elephants. He is a true hero. Iron man

  • @denisemontgomery5600
    @denisemontgomery5600 5 років тому +7

    With every good sniff, the elephant would blow in his mouth to taste the scent. The guide was so cool as the elephant's tusk touched his leg, moving his leg slightly. WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE FOR THE GUIDE!🐘🐘🐘

  • @yono666
    @yono666 7 років тому +602

    Plot twist: They carry the guy around always on that jeep because he's unable to move due to the weight of his balls.

    • @ahsanulhaque8885
      @ahsanulhaque8885 5 років тому +6

      😂😂😂

    • @suryathesun3650
      @suryathesun3650 5 років тому +7

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @george4182
      @george4182 4 роки тому +2

      :)

    • @dp7047
      @dp7047 4 роки тому +2

      Comment thief

    • @eugeniaskelley5194
      @eugeniaskelley5194 3 роки тому +5

      That elephant probably knows them. They do this for a living. The elephant was just coming to say Hi and check out who was in the jeep. Maybe also looking to see if they had any food.

  • @pietskiet8763
    @pietskiet8763 9 років тому +200

    How in GODS name can anyone want to shoot something this majestic and regal for aTROPHY ,,no aggression ,only curios, very close to the tracker,must say ,,, the tracker and guide can have a job ,any time in namibia ,,,respect,,big time ! ! !

    • @Feroze35
      @Feroze35 8 років тому +3

      +piet skietI have seen a few of these earlier and wondered to myself as to how this
      could really happen, and have come to realize that all this is some
      power which i will explain as we go on.I think it was this same African
      man whom i saw going on a hunt with three of his friends, they only had a
      spear each and in no other terms they went to hunt for buffalo, into
      the territory of the LIONS, soon they encountered, with a Pride of
      Lionesses, that had brought down a massive Buffalo, this same man left
      his 2 friends behind and walked into the midst of the LIONESSES, who
      just simply, went back 10 spaces, they did not roar at him nor even felt
      agitated by his visit they did this like as though they had known him
      for a very very long time, they basically gave him permission, to take a
      share for himself and his tribe of people, the man cut out a complete
      rear thigh part of the freshly killed Buffalo and moved, as he stood up
      the lionesses acknowledged his going away by a wag of their tails and
      he left the balance for the LIONESSES to finish off.
      This
      Power that i have been talking to you about is the what is actually
      known as the "Power of the JINN", only a very few people in the world
      have this and have relentlessly, no scare against them,nor are they a
      threat to other humans on the contrary they are very helpful people and
      help others all the time.
      So if you one day meet one of these people tell him about what ever the
      problems you may be facing, lots of people meet them to cure themselves
      off a dreaded illness or wanting to know why is it that they have not
      ben successful in their jobs or their business, speak to them and i am
      sure you will certainly find peace within yourself.
      Thank you
      yours respectfully
      feroze "ghaff41@gmail.com"

    • @pietskiet8763
      @pietskiet8763 8 років тому +2

      Feroze Ghaffoor We live in NAmibia And we work with several of these tribes whom all still practice these arts ! Check out Namibia or close up africa safaris,we can take you to these people , Himbas an San Bushmen !

    • @ShadowJ667
      @ShadowJ667 3 роки тому

      piet skiet the tusks have value on the black market, and ivory is useful in art and many cultures

    • @pietskiet8763
      @pietskiet8763 3 роки тому

      @@ShadowJ667 voetsek !

    • @ShadowJ667
      @ShadowJ667 3 роки тому

      piet skiet sorry if you cant handle the truth. most poachers sell the tusks rather than keep them as trophies. I think its disgusting, just as much as u do, but it is what it is, efforts are made to stop them, which is having success, for example theres an international ban on ivory trade, a lot of parks are also hiring local millitia as well as the guides to patrol the park and watch for poachers

  • @WesleyO05
    @WesleyO05 2 роки тому +6

    It appears that this elephant is very curious. Looking at their eyes conveys a sense of intelligence. Elephants are majestic creatures.

  • @QU141.
    @QU141. 5 місяців тому +2

    To the people who dont know, the elephant was aggressive and scared at first, you can see its ears are back, but then it lifts its trunk towards the guy, it is a sign of curiosity, its ears extend at the end so it is relaxed and not aggressive anymore because it believes the human isnt a threat.

  • @peugteobike
    @peugteobike 8 років тому +151

    elephants are some beautiful and amazing animals

  • @russellcollins6718
    @russellcollins6718 3 роки тому +7

    Mr Spotter, well done sir, I salute you. What an incredible encounter. What a privilege.

  • @amit8195
    @amit8195 2 роки тому +6

    Superb man,love this video.He was brave enough to stay still and not disturb the gentle giant.

  • @staraman8684
    @staraman8684 8 років тому +83

    the tusks were touching the guide and my heart was like coming out of chest...

  • @iancraig1951
    @iancraig1951 8 років тому +102

    That was an encounter of indescribable beauty...The elephant was sucking in the scent of those people and storing it away in their brainbox...And the scent spelled friend and it would not surprise me if they had an encounter before...I think I will watch this another 3-4 times..

    • @kalena9999
      @kalena9999 7 років тому +16

      yes, i believe they have met before...and the scent assured him. Amazing.

    • @onlyonejeree8347
      @onlyonejeree8347 6 років тому +1

      Ian Craig lol ok?

    • @chal3t
      @chal3t 4 роки тому

      This...

    • @destinedforgreatness2985
      @destinedforgreatness2985 3 роки тому

      Sucking the smell of the guides scrotum more like.

  • @dacmiller
    @dacmiller 5 років тому +5

    Everyone held their nerve (guide, tourists, and elephant) and that was an amazing video to watch...magnificent

  • @mortalclown3812
    @mortalclown3812 4 роки тому +4

    This was my favorite 🐘 encounter video for what I hope are obvious reasons. Got the biggest kick out of this creature'S curiosity to say nothing of the mellow bravado of the guide. Holy moly 🙏💜🐘🌱🤗
    Namaste, everyone.

  • @becmilton
    @becmilton 8 років тому +30

    What an amazing experience. Just to watch the elephant so inquisitive and the tracker so calm.

  • @rahulm2827
    @rahulm2827 7 років тому +101

    that brother got balls of steel!!

  • @dinoleo3804
    @dinoleo3804 5 років тому +8

    That guy seated in front has got to be the bravest guy in the Safari.

  • @carolgoerke3109
    @carolgoerke3109 4 роки тому +4

    What a blessing it must have been to be so close to a wild magnificent bull elephant! He was gorgeously handsome!
    WOW, WOW, WOW!

  • @martiniusafricanus1558
    @martiniusafricanus1558 8 років тому +262

    Don't move, he can't see us if you don't move. (Jurassic Park 😊)

    • @snapdragon9300
      @snapdragon9300 5 років тому +4

      I wouldn't move either, I'd be bloody petrified to the spot!

    • @sudhinrajn2857
      @sudhinrajn2857 4 роки тому +1

      His vision is based on movements 😁😁😁😜😜😜

    • @ShadowJ667
      @ShadowJ667 4 роки тому +1

      That inly works in movies. Plus, the elephant can still see you

  • @Tiafain
    @Tiafain 9 років тому +133

    Not seen in the video: The giant moon sized balls of the guide!

    • @Feroze35
      @Feroze35 8 років тому

      +Tiafain I have seen a few of these earlier and wondered to myself as to how this
      could really happen, and have come to realize that all this is some
      power which i will explain as we go on.I think it was this same African
      man whom i saw going on a hunt with three of his friends, they only had a
      spear each and in no other terms they went to hunt for buffalo, into
      the territory of the LIONS, soon they encountered, with a Pride of
      Lionesses, that had brought down a massive Buffalo, this same man left
      his 2 friends behind and walked into the midst of the LIONESSES, who
      just simply, went back 10 spaces, they did not roar at him nor even felt
      agitated by his visit they did this like as though they had known him
      for a very very long time, they basically gave him permission, to take a
      share for himself and his tribe of people, the man cut out a complete
      rear thigh part of the freshly killed Buffalo and moved, as he stood up
      the lionesses acknowledged his going away by a wag of their tails and
      he left the balance for the LIONESSES to finish off.
      This
      Power that i have been talking to you about is the what is actually
      known as the "Power of the JINN", only a very few people in the world
      have this and have relentlessly, no scare against them,nor are they a
      threat to other humans on the contrary they are very helpful people and
      help others all the time.
      So if you one day meet one of these people tell him about what ever the
      problems you may be facing, lots of people meet them to cure themselves
      off a dreaded illness or wanting to know why is it that they have not
      ben successful in their jobs or their business, speak to them and i am
      sure you will certainly find peace within yourself.
      Thank you
      yours respectfully
      feroze "ghaff41@gmail.com"

    • @DaniMartVtbr
      @DaniMartVtbr 8 років тому

      +Feroze Ghaffoor I know the video you speak of, I have seen it as well. It is a primal truth of our wilder human nature. Modern Man has lost it, forgotten it, has no need for it as they have tamed themselves with eyes glazed over and stomachs rich in fat and mind-altering medications. I realized a hidden clue that most seem to miss in the urban jungle, and that is how domestic dogs behave as their masters. Little Yapper Dogs have no discipline, no calm or reasonable state for which themselves could live by. This is because the heart and mind of their humans is no different, screaming and hyperactive without restraint or discipline of themselves to lead or to command. No good sense resides in many an urban man, no leaders to lead and so no animals could instinctually follow in respect, not even amongst other humans most of the time. That is why The Lion Hunters and The Tourist Guide can sit and walk amongst the most powerful of Predators and Beasts, because they aren't in The Urban Jungle, they're in The Wild Jungle, and so they must be Leaders of all in their space, and so respected by those who can sense this, man and beast alike. This also happens to be why I fear dogs, because I fear their mindless and uncontrollable humans which own that madness, and humans have weapons that no other animals should ever need to possess. {Also, there is a myth/story I once heard as a young child and never forgot about called "The Elephant Kings" of Africa. There was a Tribe/Tribes I'm not sure which, whom would only ever recognize Their King if a Wild Elephant would recognize them first, as sacred and royal kin. It was believed that when Great People Died, their Spirits/Souls would reincarnate as Elephants and Other Great Beasts according to rank, and so hunting them or desecrating their bones was taboo. This way of belief was reinforced greatly by what the Elephants themselves did, for when they were close to death they would go into a Sacred Cave and die there with thousands of others who passed on before them since the cradle of time itself immemorial. Their bones, and their tusks, were one day discovered by Ivory Trade Poachers who began stealing them and selling them on the black market. Naturally this caused many omens and plagues that caused The Tribes great suffering, and quickly led to their end of times as a peoples. The very last of this Tribe was supposedly visited one day by a group of explorers from "The New World", young and naïve as they were, they didn't realize what illegal things were happening until a group of poachers finally attempted to end the life of a Village Elder, who slowly as he was dying of his wounds would not take his last breath so long as the Elephant that recognized him was still drawing breath as well. This last "Great Tusker" was simply the most impressive Bull Elephant ever seen during the final years of their being Elephants in this land, he was as last as the village elder was old. Massive and Powerful, but Very Ancient in Spirit and Wisdom, was so Great this Bull Elephant that every time the Poachers shot and trapped and poisoned him, he'd destroy their vehicles and kill members of the hunting party who couldn't run away fast enough! But the toll of this months-long war was draining and ever-enduring, as more and more young thrill seekers joined the expeditions to hunt this legendary creature, for the fame and glory of its trophy. Finally it came the time to die, and the Elephant having lured the scores of Poachers away from the Sacred Cave for so long, was now due to enter its walls, as the last of his dynasty. Clever and Observant was he, for when it came time, The Elephant approached the Young Explorers in both Dream and Physical Form, and summoned them to learn of his story and of his final tale, as witnesses to his end. He brought them to the cave, and there they learned the history and stories of the Tribes and of The Elephant Kings, drawn on the walls and laid below them in the mounds of bones, where from the depths of the darkness below trumpeted the many calls of the ancestors, rising to meet them in vesper form. It was just then, that the poachers following the footsteps of the Bull Elephant, re-found the well hidden cave, and the final battle ensued there. Using its final burst of might and ancient power, it killed the poachers and thrashed itself upon the walls of the cave, sealing itself forever into the tomb, as both The Village Elder and The Ancient Kings took their final rest forevermore. The Explorers having well-escaped the collapse, swore a vow never to reveal the location of the cave on penalty of curse in the afterlife, but to also tell the story upon their death beds so that in times later a Prophecy may come to pass and be known. It is a Prophecy that one day in the future, that ALL The Elephant Kings Of Africa will exit their ever-watchful slumber to return once again, and revive the African Homeland to its former and ancient Power and Glory, as Great Leaders will be Born and By-Destiny be Found and Brought to Power as Leaders of their many Nations when the World will need them to most! However, before this grand time of awakening and enlightenment will come, very few of The Returning Elephant Kings themselves will appear far and few between as humanity grows and matures in its own wisdom, returning only and individually to guide a path that will one day lead to this greater outcome. It was thought that Nelson Mandela was in unknown secret an Elephant King reincarnated at a time when greatly needed most for not just all of Africa but for the whole world itself to learn such a lesson that was needed. This is also and surprisingly why that Sign-Language Translator who was utterly obsessed with "Seeing Angels" at the funeral, was as because Elephant Ears do after all look a lot like an Angel's Wings!]

    • @ilikeanimalsoverhumanspier5215
      @ilikeanimalsoverhumanspier5215 6 років тому +1

      +Evil Bastard lmbo

    • @user-qg9px6hg9p
      @user-qg9px6hg9p 5 років тому

      One day we will end racism Pierna الو

    • @user-qg9px6hg9p
      @user-qg9px6hg9p 5 років тому

      مرحبا ممكن واتساب

  • @OM-ro4ek
    @OM-ro4ek Місяць тому +1

    Legend has it that the guide sitting upfront is only moonlighting. His real job is exporting steel balls!

  • @hansfranklin5070
    @hansfranklin5070 Рік тому

    What a couple of bad asses! The guide and the Elephant! " Don't scratch my car ! " , " You talking to me ? "

  • @hulananni
    @hulananni 9 років тому +24

    Who had such a steady hand to catch this all on video. Amazing.

  • @HarisEka
    @HarisEka 8 років тому +34

    1:40 checking... oh, this one has trunk too. so they're just little friends.

  • @louiseczupryna2963
    @louiseczupryna2963 Рік тому

    Love how the beautiful elephant sniffs the handsome guide.

  • @candykay2585
    @candykay2585 5 років тому +3

    Yikes! I hope I could sit that still and resist touching or better yet gently pushing away the trunk! The driver did great and set an example of what to do. I got the impression the elephant was hoping for food. Marvelous video.

  • @robertconvery5669
    @robertconvery5669 6 років тому +15

    WOW. That guide is the man. Respect.

  • @stormlover2192
    @stormlover2192 8 років тому +4

    I am very glad I was able to see this video. One of the best things I've ever seen in my life.

  • @thomasfost2643
    @thomasfost2643 2 роки тому +5

    Un animal extraordinaire de beauté et de force tranquille... Mieux vaut rester calme et humble 👍👍👍

  • @TazzyTazRescuedBabySloths
    @TazzyTazRescuedBabySloths 2 роки тому +11

    Amazing video!! I would not want to be on the receiving end of those giant tusks! That safari guide was amazing as well as the person taking this video!! What an amazing safari encounter this was!

  • @Rohit-Mehra
    @Rohit-Mehra 7 років тому +18

    the guy in the front seat is so damn brave!

  • @mjcouceiro
    @mjcouceiro 9 років тому +85

    Oh! My God!!!
    This was fantastic. The elephant simply was trying to take knowledge of that living animal... it felt the warm of his body. It was curiosity! :) it was very calm...
    I liked when it went away but... stayed a bit, waiting for something suspicious.
    Uau!!! that was A moment!

    • @pietskiet8763
      @pietskiet8763 9 років тому +7

      Maria João Couceiro He knows the tracker by his smell ,and his feet,they can pick up your track's scent for days after you've been in there area ! ! ! !

    • @mjcouceiro
      @mjcouceiro 9 років тому +3

      piet skiet Yes, I believe so.
      But even so... It was A moment! ehehehehhe!!!!

    • @pietskiet8763
      @pietskiet8763 9 років тому +2

      AAAHHH yes,,very few things can so completely focus your mind ! ! !

    • @mjcouceiro
      @mjcouceiro 8 років тому

      Sure! I WATCHED the film...

    • @pietskiet8763
      @pietskiet8763 8 років тому +1

      NO ,,I mean actually being there,,next to the ellies,,we do that alot in NAMIBIA,,look @ EHRA blogs ,,elephant human relations aid ! ! ! ! ! ! !

  • @Lwah0812
    @Lwah0812 2 місяці тому

    That guide has nerves of titanium! He didn’t even flinch. What an incredibly beautiful but terrifying encounter!

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 Рік тому +1

    Once in a lifetime do you get a chance to see a elephant such smart and intelligent animals always learning something new each day from the elephants just saying hi and going about their business as usual appreciate you guys thanks ! Joe

  • @himon588
    @himon588 6 років тому +9

    i love how calm everyone is

  • @donnareiche2007
    @donnareiche2007 5 років тому +2

    God, I wish I was the man in that chair. This is number 1 on my bucket list. Such beauty. You can tell they have a bond. This is just soo insanely cool

  • @aphetrerryac3603
    @aphetrerryac3603 Рік тому +1

    So curious, and that pause at the end -- like he was pondering what he had just encountered - lol

  • @a.r.t.4611
    @a.r.t.4611 7 років тому +83

    Just shows; they know when humans are not a threat. Just being inquisitive.

    • @cwb0051
      @cwb0051 7 років тому +5

      yes, they are Very Intelligent..

  • @Feroze35
    @Feroze35 7 років тому +48

    I know him, quite very well, his name is Joseph, a strong devout Christian, he actually found "April" a baby female elephant wondering lost in the jungle and took it to his home and nurtured her and gave her the tidings of JOY that the little calf missed so much if she had her mother.April was the name he gave her as he found her in the month of April, which is a very very hot month in AFRICA, he told me that he gave her the very best of life growing up and then finally when she was about 5 years old he returned her to her natural surroundings, that what you saw is April and Joseph, is a Tour Guide, April makes Josephs life much easier when his JEEP is packed with Tourists.

    • @screamingtima1318
      @screamingtima1318 6 років тому +1

      Feroze Ghaffoor What an amazing man to do that. Thank you for telling all of us about this great man and beautiful elephant named April.

    • @MichElle-sd6gj
      @MichElle-sd6gj 5 років тому

      Devout Christian & Lord Jesus alone must have been with Joseph at such an immemorable yet terrifying time.

    • @stranraerwal
      @stranraerwal 5 років тому

      @@MichElle-sd6gj Lord Jesus doesn't do Safaris...no time for that.

    • @loksterization
      @loksterization 4 роки тому +1

      Feroze Ghaffoor, are you sure this is the same elephant and guide? Because this elephant looks like a bull...

    • @thisisvin1271
      @thisisvin1271 4 роки тому

      loksterization help me understand the difference of an elephant and a bull

  • @misterlyle.
    @misterlyle. 4 роки тому

    Amazing video! Thanks for sharing it, and for your previous comment explaining the context.

  • @donaldmaxwell7933
    @donaldmaxwell7933 10 місяців тому +3

    What an amazing encounter. I'm glad to see that the man was able to survive such an event.

  • @sbipo7644
    @sbipo7644 6 років тому +23

    @2:41 did the elephant started to count, lets see how many them are there, ahh too many lets move ahead, may be some other time

  • @flyzuluaviation7637
    @flyzuluaviation7637 7 років тому +5

    2:26 my fav moment...just beautiful

  • @user-jx8do8lq9m
    @user-jx8do8lq9m 4 роки тому +1

    Смотрела этот сюжет и перестала дышать!

  • @substancep21
    @substancep21 Рік тому +1

    Elephant be like @ 2:11, you feel these tusks player ? You ever roll up on me looking for a photo opp with your group again without a snack for me, we gonna have problems Toro Yaka bush lodge 😂

  • @patatakap
    @patatakap 7 років тому +15

    Huh. That is one inquisitive elephant.

  • @ingohiller3415
    @ingohiller3415 7 років тому +21

    Boy you guys got guts

  • @Ankur3108
    @Ankur3108 9 місяців тому

    This is one of the most captivating videos I've seen. Beautiful ❤

  • @TroubleKid04
    @TroubleKid04 9 місяців тому

    The elephant went to his buddies and was like "Dude, I just saw the weirdest damn thing, you guys aren't even gonna believe this. . . . " 😂

  • @MrOptimusPrime.
    @MrOptimusPrime. 8 років тому +25

    1.40 to 1.60 the elephant tested the guy, "Do u really have steel balls, How dare you sit in front of me huh"

    • @carlose2335
      @carlose2335 6 років тому +4

      1.60? How about 2.0 haha just pulling your leg, have a nice day.

    • @SecretivityEXE
      @SecretivityEXE 6 років тому

      Carlos E I’m dying in hospital

  • @zaltaire
    @zaltaire 8 років тому +72

    2:10...did you just say "please don't scratch my car?" seriously? lol

    • @zaltaire
      @zaltaire 7 років тому +4

      'cause everyone knows humans are the most important species ever in the history of planet Earth. We keep this planet going with carbon dioxide fumes, pollution, killing of animals to eat/save space/ trophies...yeah. How it works I suppose. God himself probably considers us a mistake on his hand.

    • @austrinusYT
      @austrinusYT 7 років тому +17

      lmao right? I'd want the elephant to scratch it tbh. "Where did that scratch come from?" "Oh that's from an elephant"
      Plus, that's a safari jeep, not a Lamborghini or something. Not a big deal if it gets scratched.

    • @zaltaire
      @zaltaire 7 років тому +4

      no need for insults. We're all the same equality. humans and animals alike. problem is humans don't see it that way.

    • @LazyMe420
      @LazyMe420 5 років тому +3

      Jesse King
      That scene was probably these mens' everyday life lol. You wouldn't like your car to be scratched in an ''everyday'' situation where you live, right? Why would they? Especially if that car is your literal business and your actual livelihood depends on it.
      You were pretty quick to judge this man while you know very little of him and only see a very specific part of a greater story. In the same way you seem to be judging the hole of humanity while clearly looking only at one side of things, I'm sorry but this is very narrow minded in my opinion.
      That is not the reality of life though, things can be much more complex than they appear.
      ..People that can't look at the both sides of a coin will never be able to know what a coin looks like....and if that coin is life...well it's a damn shame.

    • @ELViejito100
      @ELViejito100 5 років тому

      @Висша сила! Благодаря ти! americans...

  • @anindyaskitchenandgarden8806
    @anindyaskitchenandgarden8806 3 роки тому +5

    Even the Lion would be proud to have that man's heart.....

  • @dorisphiri9309
    @dorisphiri9309 10 місяців тому

    This is awesome, loads of unspoken words yet volumes of speech going on there

  • @roosjeee03
    @roosjeee03 9 років тому +4

    If you stay calm and respectful they are very kind and curious :) Lovely to see this!

  • @znail4675
    @znail4675 Рік тому +3

    This was actually one of the least risky wild Elephant encounters I have seen as he was obviously just curious and neither angry nor afraid making it unlikely to lead to violence unless someone startled him.

  • @justaguy2957
    @justaguy2957 4 роки тому +2

    Man i was laughing my ass off at the guy who was just sitting there not even moving just there 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @pontiffsulyvahn9527
    @pontiffsulyvahn9527 10 місяців тому

    His good bye looks coming from a princess. 😍

  • @MichElle-sd6gj
    @MichElle-sd6gj 8 років тому +53

    Bravo to the guide!!!!!!!!!! but hope that doesn't happen again.

    • @victhebric66
      @victhebric66 7 років тому +3

      Mich Elle Why? Nothing at all happened here. Just an elephant passing through.

  • @davidronson8712
    @davidronson8712 8 років тому +6

    Bravo to the guide who kept his cool all the time.

  • @zyzzyvacation
    @zyzzyvacation 2 роки тому +1

    2:15 That tusk was so dangerously close, if the elephant had been startled at all, it could have been the guide's farewell safari...

  • @onelife4856
    @onelife4856 Рік тому

    When the elephant got it's tusk above the head of the guide... felt like it was blessing him... amazing & beautiful!!!

  • @aloshanoor51
    @aloshanoor51 5 років тому +17

    The guide is a straight up gangster...salute mr balls

  • @audioa41
    @audioa41 4 роки тому +4

    An interaction he’ll never forget! ...
    Sorry I couldn’t help myself!

  • @sumanthroxx2760
    @sumanthroxx2760 3 роки тому

    Elephants like " okay, imma let you all live today".

  • @WildlifeObsessed
    @WildlifeObsessed Місяць тому

    I still can’t make-up my mind as to who impressed me most - Tracker, Guide or Guests ?
    Hearty round of applause to you all !!

  • @kailashv9
    @kailashv9 7 років тому +7

    Just try to imagine urself in THE MANS position, TUFF shittt man Real TUFF

  • @yodadundar519
    @yodadundar519 7 років тому +26

    What an amazing animal, far better shooting them with cameras, sick of poachers

    • @williammunny7133
      @williammunny7133 3 роки тому

      I only wish there were a market for proven authentic poachers.

  • @sensupradip
    @sensupradip 4 роки тому +2

    OMG!!! You sure got guts of steel. Deserve a Nobel peace prize bro :-)

  • @jennifermiller7813
    @jennifermiller7813 2 роки тому +2

    I've watched this numerous times and it still amazes me

  • @ELViejito100
    @ELViejito100 8 років тому +5

    the guy on the front chair was like "im dead man"

  • @nayanmonidas5328
    @nayanmonidas5328 5 років тому +6

    The giant came charging the man on chair. The man showed his balls to the giant.
    The giant recalls," my mother said never tease creature with bigger balls than us" then immediately the gaint leaves the place.

  • @Marlene-Ferreira
    @Marlene-Ferreira 2 роки тому

    FORGET ABOUT A CAT SCAN... THAT GUY JUST HAD AN ELLIE SCAN..... 😂😂😂 HE WAS CHECKING YOU ALL OUT TO SEE IF EVERYTHING'S OKAY... YOU GOT THE ELLIE ONCE OVER... UP CLOSE & PERSONAL.. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 & THE STAR GOES TOO - THE ELEPHANTS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐♥️⭐♥️⭐♥️⭐♥️

  • @fordnut4914
    @fordnut4914 3 роки тому +2

    They obviously know each other pretty well.

  • @babartahir9004
    @babartahir9004 7 років тому +5

    Once saw an elephant get really pissed at a car; started smacking it with it's trunk & trying to flip it over, when that didn't work, he kept sitting on the hood & totally wrecked it. It was so funny & cute, well at least not for the guys who owned it!

    • @drServitis
      @drServitis 7 років тому +1

      Where did you see that happen?