Dr.Kirk and Charles Livingstone were therefore furthest up the lake, and they saw about 20 minutes beyond their turning-point, say into the tenth degree of south latitude.

From the heights of at least a thousand feet, over which the land party toiled, the dark mountain masses on both sides of the lake were seen closing in.

At this elevation the view extended at least as far as that from the boats, and it is believed the end of the lake lies on the southern borders of 10 degrees, or the northern limits of 11 degrees south latitude.
Elephants are numerous on the borders of the lake, and surprisingly tame, being often found close to the villages.

Hippopotami swarm very much at their ease in the creeks and lagoons, and herds are sometimes seen in the lake itself.

Their tameness arises from the fact that poisoned arrows have no effect on either elephant or hippopotamus.