A group of friends, celebrating the end of their school years, experienced a remarkable encounter with Ezulwini, a well-known and gentle tusker elephant, during a safari on December 11, 2023. Despite the guide's initial attempt to maintain a safe distance, Ezulwini unexpectedly changed course and approached the game viewer directly, creating an exhilarating experience for the friends.

The elephant surprised the group by indulging in a dust bath, inadvertently involving the friends in the process. The playful interaction continued as Ezulwini moved to the rear of the vehicle, playfully nudging it. The guide, while filming the encounter, issued vocal instructions to ensure everyone's safety.

The friends found themselves covered in dirt but delighted by the unexpected and playful behavior of the tusker. Eventually, Ezulwini gracefully walked alongside the vehicle before moving away, leaving the group astonished and with lasting memories of a unique wildlife experience.

The big tusker elephant, Ezulwini, is known for his gentle nature and his love for vehicles!

This rainy morning the guide parked off some several metres from Ezulwini, who then changed his direction and came right up to the game viewer - such a thrill for those on board, a group of 18 year old friends celebrating the end of their school years!

Ezulwini had a dust bath right next to the vehicle... a bathe the safari goers also partook in as the dirt rained down upon them!

The big elephant then walked to the rear of the vehicle and gently gave it a couple of nudges, as the guide filming gave him a couple of vocal instructuons to not be naughty!

Walking alonside the vehicle Ezulwini walked away, leaving the young friends with dirt on them and their mouths wide open at the awesome encounter!