Magical hotel where WILD ELEPHANTS walk straight through reception 😍🐘 - BBC

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    Follow the journey of the mighty Zambezi - Africa's wildest river.
    It floods across endless plains, fuelling the migration of 30,000 wildebeest, turning villages into islands accessible only by boat. It plunges over cliffs, creating the largest curtain of water on Earth - Victoria falls. It swells up to form great rapids, a challenge for elephants to cross, and it carves out deep, treacherous gorges where the mysterious Zambezi Wave offers the ultimate surfing experience.
    Zambezi spreads out to fill one of the greatest man-made lakes on Earth, home to giant crocodiles and the iconic African fish eagle, and it flows through 'lost worlds', some of the best places to see African wildlife, where unusual 'wild guests' check in at a safari lodge.
    Finally, as it nears the Indian Ocean, the vast Zambezi delta gives local scientists a sign of hope for the future - a glimpse of the legendary herds of elephant and buffalo that once roamed here before the devastation of civil war.
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  • @josephadelhardt5669
    @josephadelhardt5669 10 місяців тому +26

    This is the what elephants deserve, this was their home first and humans respect that.

  • @richtarechjakub
    @richtarechjakub 2 роки тому +97

    That's the way it should be everywhere! Animals and humans living together, respecting each other.

    • @JanusHoW
      @JanusHoW Рік тому +4

      Ideally, animals should regard us with benign indifference. Not hostile, but not too friendly. Overly friendly animals may come to associate humans with food, and thus lose their wildness.
      Though trust is also very good when contact becomes impossible for either party to avoid...

    • @moorthit6964
      @moorthit6964 8 місяців тому +1

      Not too close... Corona nipha all originated from wild..

    • @Propain4eva
      @Propain4eva 7 місяців тому +1

      Giant predators: I’m gonna pretend I didn’t hear that.

    • @dominique2580
      @dominique2580 14 днів тому

      ​@@JanusHoWles éléphants étaient là avent nous !!!!!

    • @beryllium1932
      @beryllium1932 10 днів тому

      As long as the cobra stays on it's side of the bed. No cobra-cuddles, please! 🐍

  • @Howlingburd19
    @Howlingburd19 7 місяців тому +21

    So is nobody going to acknowledge how surprisingly quiet they are when they walk? It’s actually in their anatomy; elephants have very soft, and padded feet, allowing them to walk without being loud at all!

  • @agenttheater5
    @agenttheater5 Рік тому +37

    I can just hear reception as a mother and calf walk through the hotel - "Such a delight to see you again madame! And how is the young gentleman?"

  • @xena2559
    @xena2559 2 роки тому +57

    Such views truly light my heart. I wish so much to go there.

  • @mcjs8640
    @mcjs8640 2 роки тому +57

    Here's the details: The mango eating elephants of Mfuwe Lodge
    Every year, between late October and mid December the elephants arrive at Mfuwe Lodge in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. The whole family of elephants comes to eat the wild mango (Cordyla africana) fruits which fall from a tree just beyond the open plan lobby.

    • @BushcampCo
      @BushcampCo 2 роки тому +8

      Thanks for letting folks know about Mfuwe Lodge!

    • @diegocarrillo472
      @diegocarrillo472 2 місяці тому

      Elephants can eat 4-5 bales of hay each day, which is 4.5-8kg or 10-18lbs. Maybe they could install some hay feeders.

    • @meraaicat
      @meraaicat 23 дні тому

      Not mangoes!!

    • @diegocarrillo472
      @diegocarrillo472 23 дні тому

      @@meraaicat But the elephants could also eat mangoes as well as hay.

    • @meraaicat
      @meraaicat 23 дні тому

      @@diegocarrillo472 they could yes, but this is not a mango tree...

  • @lizczepiel7254
    @lizczepiel7254 2 роки тому +19

    Sometimes when the ellies have had their fill of mangoes and if they have calves, they will lay down for a nap. What an absolute bonus for guests!

    • @BushcampCo
      @BushcampCo 2 роки тому +3

      It is a sight to be seen - an elephant napping under a tree in the courtyard!

  • @maeum_maeum
    @maeum_maeum Рік тому +5

    They just walk by . Not damage anything . Eat some fruits and leave . Such great sight

  • @MissGarland1986
    @MissGarland1986 2 роки тому +22

    Wow, I'd love to visit here to experience this. Animals in their own natural habitat. The way it SHOULD BE.

  • @fredcox2525
    @fredcox2525 2 роки тому +11

    This place is gonna get fully booked for the next century 🙌

  • @marinemom351
    @marinemom351 4 місяці тому +4

    I remember when Wonky Tusk brought her new baby and herd through this hotel. It was a long time ago and I hope they are well still but who knows? Thanks for sharing their story again.

  • @fandangobrandango7864
    @fandangobrandango7864 2 роки тому +41

    Go to any all inclusive hotel in benidorm to see wild elephants walking through the reception around breakfast and dinner time.

  • @jujub4553
    @jujub4553 2 роки тому +7

    Ugh I love elephants so much 😭😭😭

  • @NAPALMANWITHTHEPLAN
    @NAPALMANWITHTHEPLAN 2 місяці тому +2

    Hup Two Three Four! Keep it Up! Two Three Four!

  • @ricardoassis7
    @ricardoassis7 2 роки тому +14

    Save the elephants❤️

  • @keithwhite5657
    @keithwhite5657 2 роки тому +12

    Elephant highway 😊 such beautiful creatures of this world

  • @kathybrandt6060
    @kathybrandt6060 20 днів тому

    This is a bucket list of mine things to do. I would love to spend a week at that lodge, watching the elephants come and have mangoes and then leave.

  • @smithsonian2464
    @smithsonian2464 2 роки тому +3

    I have a soft spot for elephants so I would love to come experience this in person some time in my lifetime.

  • @sjinzaar
    @sjinzaar 2 роки тому +4

    Give a new definition to the term "Is there a porter to help me with my trunk."

  • @serajacob8278
    @serajacob8278 2 роки тому +4

    They're so beautiful 😍

  • @lynngreene1993
    @lynngreene1993 2 роки тому +2

    Just a joy to watch. Lucky lucky guests (hope it is always like that and they NEVER get exploited or harmed) The elephants not the guests 😮

  • @sidaly1986
    @sidaly1986 2 роки тому +6

    Wow would love to stay at this hotel

  • @stevelee4653
    @stevelee4653 Місяць тому

    excuse me, how many rooms did you need? Beautiful Elephants!!

  • @Desire123ification
    @Desire123ification 2 роки тому +4

    Simply Beautiful!

  • @Redemption4U
    @Redemption4U 2 роки тому +3

    What a view, heaven on heart ❤️

  • @onlyme219
    @onlyme219 2 роки тому +1

    Magical was truly what I've just experienced with this video

  • @kimedwards1506
    @kimedwards1506 2 роки тому +4

    Absolutely stunning 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @joannastebbings6641
    @joannastebbings6641 Рік тому +2

    I bet the Elephants are gold card holders at the Hotel.

  • @TheNewPhysics
    @TheNewPhysics 8 місяців тому +1

    it is time to make the steps of the stairs, elephant size!!...:)

  • @dylanharman3536
    @dylanharman3536 2 роки тому +3

    Mfuwe Lodge in Mpika, Zambia

    • @BushcampCo
      @BushcampCo 2 роки тому +2

      Thanks! We are actually located in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia.

  • @blackleague212
    @blackleague212 Рік тому +2

    I could watch this every year lol I wish you guys would go more often!

  • @Fullyautomagic
    @Fullyautomagic 2 роки тому

    I love elephants

  • @suzannahchirgwin-wade8751
    @suzannahchirgwin-wade8751 2 роки тому

    That is beautiful that is so cute baby elephant. I would love too see this myself just a fantastic sight

  • @NirmalaAtapattu
    @NirmalaAtapattu 6 місяців тому

    The true legends of our 🌎 And their names are elephant.

  • @lindaclark1406
    @lindaclark1406 2 роки тому +2

    I would love this.

  • @heatherdeavalon
    @heatherdeavalon 2 роки тому +2

    Those are some well-made steps!

  • @101akar
    @101akar Рік тому +1

    It would be great if the lodge changes its steps everywhere to a ramp ,will make it easier for the elephants

  • @KateLB1027
    @KateLB1027 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing!

  • @Xuebatt
    @Xuebatt 9 місяців тому

    These are the most respected elephants in the world

  • @johaniffsofiz
    @johaniffsofiz 2 роки тому +1

    THATS SO COOL!!!!!

  • @chrismawata8755
    @chrismawata8755 Місяць тому

    0:16 That is not a mango tree. It is a marula tree, a relative of the mango. At 2:02 and 2:13 you can see it is a marula that the elephant is picking up.

  • @QuincyMOV
    @QuincyMOV 6 місяців тому

    wow Saudi Arabia loooks sooooo good in this videoooo

  • @patricklutalo2922
    @patricklutalo2922 Рік тому

    Amazing 👏

  • @ShadowFungus
    @ShadowFungus Рік тому

    This is how it should be between animals and humans. 😢 how far humanity has fallen. Glad to know there still small hope

  • @charlie1914
    @charlie1914 2 роки тому +1

    I really want to go to this hotel 😍

  • @franceshicks5337
    @franceshicks5337 2 місяці тому

    Taking their own trunks too 😂

  • @melodymoon5768
    @melodymoon5768 2 роки тому +2

    Loveeee

  • @poorthing
    @poorthing Рік тому

    Amazing

  • @cindynguyen3660
    @cindynguyen3660 Рік тому

    Love it

  • @jeannettefenton1161
    @jeannettefenton1161 Рік тому

    Bucket List

  • @diegocarrillo472
    @diegocarrillo472 3 місяці тому

    Elephants have came to this hotel. Year after year.

  • @eltonsherazee601
    @eltonsherazee601 6 місяців тому

    The TITANS are here

  • @ElysetheEevee
    @ElysetheEevee 2 роки тому +6

    I'd like to know who sweeps up the mess as well haha.
    So cool though!

    • @ourkeving
      @ourkeving 2 роки тому +2

      I hope the cleaning staff get extra on elephant days

  • @diegocarrillo472
    @diegocarrillo472 3 місяці тому

    I know what this lodge would need - hay baskets.

  • @rommelorbigo6857
    @rommelorbigo6857 2 роки тому

    WOW

  • @froufou100
    @froufou100 2 роки тому +7

    Am I misreading - you didn t add the link to the hotel, what is the name please so we can book!

    • @BushcampCo
      @BushcampCo 2 роки тому +2

      Mfuwe Lodge in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia.

    • @blackleague212
      @blackleague212 Рік тому

      @@BushcampCo have you stayed here? How much is it? I would guess like, some impossible price lol

    • @garthwheeler1338
      @garthwheeler1338 Рік тому +1

      @@blackleague212 My wife and I visited in late October/early November 2016 at a cost of USD$1,500.00 per night. Well worth the cost as you get two daytime safaris and one night time safari, private air-conditioned rondel, all meals and beverages, transport from and return to the local airport for your flight from and to Lusaka, Zambia.

  • @tonys1636
    @tonys1636 2 роки тому +3

    I feel sorry for the porters that have to carry their trunks.

  • @duchiwefirman
    @duchiwefirman 8 днів тому

    That’s not a mango tree!

  • @peterschaefer2946
    @peterschaefer2946 3 місяці тому

    now and then humans get it right thats on my bucket list

  • @melpah
    @melpah Рік тому +1

    Elephant: excuse Me..their any vacant room?
    Reception: Yes sir..but we will need You pay extra pay for 2 king size bed sir..
    Elephant.: ermm no thanks..

  • @BensonCaisip
    @BensonCaisip Місяць тому

    We need to address the elephant in the room.

  • @jeannettefenton1161
    @jeannettefenton1161 Рік тому

    Wish the hotel had done better research of the area. This is one of their migratory routes. But it does look fun.

  • @christoperfleming6832
    @christoperfleming6832 Рік тому

    0:44 those that mark on her face means she’s in musk?

  • @BG-fm5od
    @BG-fm5od 3 місяці тому

    SO why was the lodge built in the way?!

  • @JanusHoW
    @JanusHoW Рік тому

    A wonderful sight, but I suspect it can be stressful for the staff at the same time, especially if there's a newborn in the herd. When there's a calf of that age in their midst, every other member of the herd is involved in its protection. If any guest is foolish enough to approach the baby, they could get trampled or gored by a protective mother, aunt or grandma, and the generations of trust could be shattered.

  • @guff9567
    @guff9567 2 роки тому +5

    Who cleans up the turd?

    • @Shortss771
      @Shortss771 2 роки тому +1

      Lmao

    • @garthwheeler1338
      @garthwheeler1338 Рік тому

      @@Shortss771 Housekeeping in the Lodge. On the grounds it is up to you to watch where you step

  • @joegrundy3861
    @joegrundy3861 2 роки тому +1

    The BBC (or its programme producers) are being somewhat economical with the truth. This lodge is 273 miles from the Zambezi on a tributary called the Luangwa.

  • @krxstnjade
    @krxstnjade 2 місяці тому

    So what about fleas ??

  • @SCM793
    @SCM793 9 місяців тому

    🇿🇲

  • @EmeryVille7200
    @EmeryVille7200 5 місяців тому

    Compare this to americans rushing in for Black Friday

  • @Dnvr8083
    @Dnvr8083 29 днів тому

    Won't the stairs and pavement be ruined?

  • @HermesAddict
    @HermesAddict 2 роки тому +2

    I want to go to this hotel. Where is it?

    • @mcjs8640
      @mcjs8640 2 роки тому +1

      The mango eating elephants of Mfuwe Lodge
      Every year, between late October and mid December the elephants arrive at Mfuwe Lodge in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. The whole family of elephants comes to eat the wild mango (Cordyla africana) fruits which fall from a tree just beyond the open plan lobby.

  • @HeyLady.
    @HeyLady. Місяць тому

    Name of hotel?

  • @shadipahlavi
    @shadipahlavi 11 місяців тому

    What is the name of this hotel?

  • @Redemption4U
    @Redemption4U 2 роки тому

    Lol

  • @daveo8745
    @daveo8745 2 роки тому +3

    Where is this place?

    • @lf1496
      @lf1496 2 роки тому +1

      Zambia in Southern Africa

    • @daveo8745
      @daveo8745 2 роки тому

      @@lf1496 wow that has to be a place to visit.

    • @garthwheeler1338
      @garthwheeler1338 Рік тому

      @@daveo8745 Believe it!!

  • @chiquitaemm6931
    @chiquitaemm6931 2 роки тому

    How do we make reservations?

    • @garthwheeler1338
      @garthwheeler1338 Рік тому

      Book a reservation by contacting Bushcamp Company online.

  • @leontyrson7965
    @leontyrson7965 Рік тому

    What's the name of the hotel cause now me and my wife want to visit

  • @Rod-bp8ow
    @Rod-bp8ow 3 місяці тому +1

    The Places of Gautama are known to Elephants, it is one of the most sacred animals that exists. The laws of Nature, Man and the Beasts. KJV 1611 Preserved. ∆ 66 Books that accounts to Holiness, In all righteousness, be it left and right.

  • @afedupdialga168
    @afedupdialga168 2 роки тому

    Now if only he brought some money…

  • @keikoiizuka9441
    @keikoiizuka9441 2 роки тому

    Africa 🐘 has a rough temperament, so it is dangerous to be full with food 😵

  • @titan133760
    @titan133760 Рік тому

    Remember to keep your distance and DO NOT feed the wild animals when you visit this lodge

  • @cademancaden
    @cademancaden 2 роки тому +2

    I bet the monkeys attack the tourists a lot.

    • @garthwheeler1338
      @garthwheeler1338 Рік тому

      WRONG! Most of the monkeys are Vervet monkeys, small playful creatures that co-exist with humans that respect their space.

  • @christoperfleming6832
    @christoperfleming6832 Рік тому

    Since when do baboons come here?

    • @garthwheeler1338
      @garthwheeler1338 Рік тому

      Since time began! They will even enter your Rondel if you do not lockup ecah time you leave

  • @Jo-yp8wy
    @Jo-yp8wy 2 роки тому +1

    Any normal person can NOT afford a lodge like this. It's only for VERY wealthy people. Nice to watch, but.........

    • @garthwheeler1338
      @garthwheeler1338 Рік тому +1

      Define NORMAL and DEFINE wealthy. The price varies depending on the season but figure USD$1,500.00/night double occupancy. I am a Canadian living in western Canada and a roundtrip airfare for me and my wife is $6,000.00 economy or $20,000.00 first class to Zambia. I am not wealthy, just frugal and prioritize my costs so that my wife and I can visit anyone of a dozen different African countries each year. You can do it too, just need to make it a priority. You will not be disappointed, provided you book the optimal time to be there and book well in advance, i.e. 12-18 months!

  • @edileusaconceicao3460
    @edileusaconceicao3460 2 роки тому

    E

  • @ancopenh
    @ancopenh 2 роки тому

    Love this! The 🐘 is my spirit animal.
    Great production, obviously the elephants were CGI in the lobby but doesn't take away from the magic 🪄💚🐘
    There are times I wish I wasn't in the film industry so I couldn't pick up on things like this LOL

    • @richtarechjakub
      @richtarechjakub 2 роки тому +1

      CGI? :D you obviously did not do much CGI work in your lifetime

  • @junglebunny6092
    @junglebunny6092 2 роки тому

    Not great. Wild animals getting used to humans is the cause for much wildlife damage and resulting human wildlife conflict. Deffo not a stay for me

    • @BushcampCo
      @BushcampCo 2 роки тому +2

      Rest assured that we are very careful to keep the humans well back from the elephants! We are located inside a national park and are very cognizant of our responsibility to look after both the wildlife and our guests.

    • @guidogriffin7731
      @guidogriffin7731 2 роки тому

      Greed, human greed is the cause not the animals. If we really wanted to and valued living in harmony with animals it wouldn’t be an issue.

    • @garthwheeler1338
      @garthwheeler1338 Рік тому

      @@BushcampCo That was exactly what my wife and I observed during our stay at the Lodge! If the human respects the animal's space, the animal will return the favour.

    • @garthwheeler1338
      @garthwheeler1338 Рік тому

      @@guidogriffin7731 Exactly!

    • @garthwheeler1338
      @garthwheeler1338 Рік тому +1

      Have you ever actually been in the wild? I have numerous times and for my money I would much rather be in the wild respecting the wildlife's space than spend time in the urban jungle where people refuse to respect other people's space and hence get into conflict.

  • @andrewthacker114
    @andrewthacker114 5 днів тому

    Amazing