May takes us to autumn period, with the onset of slightly cooler, dry weather compared to the hot wet weather of the waning summer. Some of the trees this time of the year start turning yellow and some are shedding leaves, and the previously verdant green grass and shrubs are reverting to dry stalks – meaning that it will soon become easier to spot wildlife. Blankets and hot water bottles have started to become the order of the day as the lowest temperatures of the year so far have been recorded. It certainly hasn’t been as cold as it can be, but gloves and woollen beanies are more prevalent out on game drive…
