I was guiding a couple from the UK who wanted to see a pangolin. Seeing it was summer, I explained it was unlikely, and soon it became a running joke with each drive that today would be the day we find a pangolin. One afternoon, while rushing to track lions, my tracker suddenly smacked the bonnet with excitement, pangolin tracks! We leapt out and began following them. The trail was tricky, belonging to a young individual, but thanks to the tracker’s skill we found it! Moving with care, the guests watched in awe. After days of joking, they had their first pangolin sighting. Their joy was unforgettable, a rare reward for patience and persistence. The encounter captured the unpredictability and wonder of the bush, reminding us you never quite know what’s around the next corner.