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The guide-drivers have a very tight-knit community. They constantly share with each other the spots where they've seen animals, road conditions, and other useful information. Throughout the day there are frequent short stops to exchange news.

In addition to in-person communication, they even have a radio channel like long-haul truckers do. So if someone spots a leopard or some other rare bird, the others quickly mobilize to get there.

No one drives past a stuck car without stopping (well, unless there's already enough help), they always lend a hand.

Inside the parks, people never even lock their cars. Everyone's part of the community. But outside the parks, you have to be more careful.