Originally Posted by
Badenoch
The real problem were warthogs.
Yes and no.
Warthogs are diurnal animals, so not an issue at night, and animals are generally easier to spot in daylight.
Warthogs are also not big enough to cause serious damage, as long as you do not make the mistake of swerving to avoid them and rolling your vehicle off the road. If one runs out into the road right in front of you, just hit it. The warthog will pay the penalty, but there's a good chance your car will still be driveable.
Kudus are the real threat. Heavy and with long legs, you can be assured that the windshield and roof will bear the brunt of the impact, usually with severe consequences for the front seat occupants.
Many years ago I came across a copy of a Namibian travel trade magazine. It happend to be a theme issue on travel for the physically disabled, and included interviews with a number of local travel industry professionals who were disabled themselves. Every single one of them had ended up in a wheelchair after hitting a kudu.
Johan