Hippos and crocodiles rule the Luangwa River. Both are short-tempered and highly territorial, making them two of Africa’s most dangerous animals. Needless to say, the Luangwa River is not a popular place to swim.
Entering a crocodile or hippo’s territory is like breaking into someone’s house. You are only allowed to view them from a high river bank, well out of harm’s way. The crocodiles mostly look uninterested in people around them and even skittish at times – they would dart into the water if you approach the river bank too quickly. Hippos have sensitive skin and avoid direct sunlight. As the sun went down in South Luangwa, hippos climbed the river banks to feed on vegetation. Watching these giant animals – hippos can weigh as much as 4,000 pounds – climb the riverbanks was a spectacle in itself.
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