CHAPTER XVII

INCIDENTS OF A JOURNEY THROUGH THE NORTHERN KALAHARI

Southern Rhodesia--Country farther west still a primeval wilderness--Seldom traversed by white men--Scarcity of water--Remarkable rain-storm--Porcupine flooded out--Every hollow filled with water--All game in good condition--Many varieties encountered--Large herd of elephants--Four large bulls--Wariness of elephants--Lions roaring near camp--Search for them on the following morning--Large male seen and chased into thick bush--Successful encounter with a second male Pages 293-301