It's winter, the dry season in the northern savannas of South Africa's lowveld. Life in the savannas of Africa is ruled by water and throughout the long dry season life-giving rivers run dry, harsh drought conditions prevail, and so waterholes become crowded. At this time of the year, the quest for water governs the lives of all who live here. And so competition for space in the remaining waterholes is fierce and sometimes the lack of water even makes strange bed-fellows.