I am now fully ‘animaled’ out!! – and need a rest. We have been on several game drives lasting all day – and see lots of animals. Linda is in her element – and has taken over 750 photo’s already, in fact our guide dreads the words – “Can we please stop here for a moment” – and if he doesn’t I do!
The roads are quite bad and we have been very fortunate not to get stuck at all – probably due to the expertise of our driver/guide Andrew. Yesterday we went towards the Mari river – and saw some Hippos wallowing in the water. There are plenty of Giraffe’s, Zebra’s, Gazelles, Wildebeest to see at virtually every turn.
We were very lucky today – saw some Elephants with their babies, as they sauntered along – across the road. Then we found a female Cheetah and she had five cubs with her – they were very young. She had been hunting – and there was a nice fat Wildebeest for their breakfast – and they were enjoying it. Interesting in the background, the Vultures had started to arrive – ready to devour any leftovers. However, they didn’t get to0 near in case the Cheetah decided they would be desert.
Then we saw a Leopard up a tree – very difficult to find – and it was hidden well. They are not very often seen in the reserve.
We are staying in a tent – but it is en suite – with a shower etc at the back. The food at the Lodge is good – but a bit too international for me – it lacks the Kenyan touch. Linda is happy as there is a kettle in the room and tea on tap! There is also electricity in the tent – which is fortunate as we have so many items to charge up!
We are leaving the Masai Mari tomorrow and going to Amboselli – which is in Southern Kenya, and to another park. We have a couple of days there, before we cross over into Tanzania.
Its now December – and there is no sign or mention of Christmas here – which is nice!
We are now in Tanzania - Having spent the weekend at Amboselli National Park - and what did we see - more animals - Elephants., Giraffe's, Zebra's and Hippo's. We also saw some Hyena's - which was a first.
The Lodge we stayed at was nice - and plenty of room - but didn't have internet. We are now in Arusha and have found an internet cafe with WiFi - so I can update the blog and also download all my email.
We are in Tanzania till Sat - and then back to Nairobi - they even do real cappuchino here - heaven!!!
England seem to have improved in the cricket - since we crossed the border.
Linda has lost her sunglasses - they fell down the hole in the ground - whilst she was taking a leak!
There are a few photo's at
http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/theark73