Splish Splash!

An elephant enjoying his mud bath (or is that spa treatment?) near Skukuza in the Kruger National Park.

An elephant that thoroughly enjoyed his mudbath!

Elephant enjoying a mud bath

An elephant that thoroughly enjoyed his mudbath!

29 thoughts on “Splish Splash!”

aj vosse August 7, 2019 at 9:39 am

Cool… or maybe even lukewarm cool! 😉

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de Wets Wild Post authorAugust 7, 2019 at 10:18 am

Whatever it was it was just perfect for him!

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Amy Pantone July 15, 2019 at 9:42 pm

The simple pleasures in life!

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de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 16, 2019 at 3:50 am

Very true indeed, thank you Amy!

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naturebackin July 9, 2019 at 5:12 pm

I love the way elephants can seem so exuberant in what they do. Nicely captured.

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de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 10, 2019 at 4:18 am

Another light-hearted moment out in Kruger, seeing this goliath so obviously enjoying his mud-bath – it was just so clear that this wasn’t simply a functional exercise!

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montucky July 9, 2019 at 3:28 am

That is one large size beauty treatment!

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de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 9, 2019 at 3:29 am

The bill’s going to be shocking! 😀

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rondomtaliedraai July 8, 2019 at 7:43 pm

Te oulik

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de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 8:37 pm

Dankie Tina!

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Joanne Sisco July 8, 2019 at 6:42 pm

Doesn’t that look like a huge smile on his face? 🙂

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de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 7:09 pm

It definitely does, Joanne!

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Robert July 8, 2019 at 1:23 pm

Great pictures! He looks like a young elephant.

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de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 2:16 pm

I agree, Robert – he probably only reached adulthood recently and still lots of “Joie de vivre” there!

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Miriam Hurdle July 8, 2019 at 5:01 am

Some mud is good for the skin, for elephant and human too. Thank you for the share!

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de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 6:18 am

He’ll be happy to hear you agree, Miriam!

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1. Miriam Hurdle July 8, 2019 at 6:56 pm
  
  Yes, with the scorching sun above their backs, they need that thick layer of mud!
  
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2. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 7:08 pm
  
  I’ve often felt tempted to try it myself for that purpose!
  
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3. Miriam Hurdle July 8, 2019 at 11:04 pm
  
  Haha, there are “mud” products for massage, I haven’t tried!!
  
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sedge808 July 8, 2019 at 3:18 am

pure happiness

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de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 4:08 am

That’s what I also imagine seeing, thanks Gavin!

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Julz.......artist, blogger, photographer, graphic designer July 8, 2019 at 2:38 am

it didn’t do anything for his wrinkles lol. Great photos

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de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 4:07 am

He’s just going to use that as an excuse to go treat himself again!

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1. Julz.......artist, blogger, photographer, graphic designer July 8, 2019 at 4:14 am
  
  Of course, I would too. Actually spa treatments have not done much for my wrinkles either 🤣, but they are nice
  
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2. de Wets Wild Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 4:15 am
  
  😀
  Good on ya, Julie!
  
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