Watching baby elephants in the wild while on safari is majority of the time a very entertaining and rewarding experience. During a safari in the Kruger National Park we stopped to watch a small herd of elephant drinking water. In the herd was a single adorable male baby elephant that suddenly grabbed our attention. This little fellow was attempting to get a drink of water but reaching the water seemed to be an enormous challenge. The baby elephant first attempts to go down on his knees to no avail. From there he manages to slide his front legs down the slope and get his trunk in the water. Still he does not manage to get any water in his mouth. As he moves down into the water a little further, the baby elephant suddenly loses his footing and falls into the watering hole with a splash. Immediately his concerned and watchful mother was right there for support and she even lifts her front leg so the little one can get back underneath her. This scenario was a true example of the daily struggles and battles of a baby elephant in the wild. At the same time it showed how concerned and caring their mothers are and never too far away to assist. Once again this baby elephant served for a very entertaining safari experience and turned out to be the highlight on this drive.