When a group of tourists signed up for their day-long safari ride, they were ecstatic to see the jungle dwellers right in front of their eyes. Safari rides give visitors the chance to see rare animals in their natural habitat. Big cats, monkeys, and even elephants showed up to surprise the onlookers, but one surprise was bigger than they ever imagined...
Botswana's Chobe National Park
Known for its impressive collection of elephants, Chobe Nation Park is located in the country of Botswana. It spans over 11,700 square miles and houses hundreds of elephants. Opened in 1968, this national park has become a must-see tourist destination for anyone visiting, as well as a hot spot for locals to see natural wonders up close and personal. Over 170,000 people visit every year, and this family didn't expect any different of an experience...
Safe Haven
Botswana's incredible work at the Chobe National Park has protected these majestic creatures for over 50 years, and the population is thriving. There are about 50,000 of these incredible beasts living in the park as of right now. While completely incredible, there was one incident that almost shut down the park entirely. Getting close to the action might sound good in theory, but as one family can attest, it's not all it's cracked up to be...