Masai Mara National Park
We were able to take our big dragoman truck into the park for a whole day safari, this allowed us to sit on the roof seats so we could get spectacular view of the game. It was amazing as soon as we got into within the parks boundaries we saw many different species of antelope (elands, waterbucks, impala, etc) and herds of zebra- which our african guide describes as "disco donkeys!"
We had a really successful day on safari and saw loads of different animals. Here's a list: antelope, zebra, ostriches, hippos, crocodile, vulture, giraffes, lions (and a lion cub!) waterbuffalo, jackal, and probably quite a few more because I havent got my diary with me to remind me of all of them.
We saw lions on two separate occasions, firstly in a pack of about 10 who were sunbathing just 15m from the side of the road. Then towards the end of the day, we knew there was something ahead because there was a traffic jam of jeep safari trucks all presumabely looking at something. Two lioness and a cub were eating a carcass quite a way off, so it was quite difficult to see them. Some of the other
trucks may have actually spotted the hunt.
Other higlights were a walking safari along the banks of the Masai river. Where we saw many hippos, and the biggest crocodile I have ever seen. Simply enormous!! We were also metres away from a few girrafes who ran infront of the truck, and a large herd of elephants also traversed across really close to the truck. In this herd there was a baby one who couldnt have been more than a few months old, similar to the babies we saw at the elephant orphanage the day before.
Some masai warriors put on a dance show for us in the evening, around the fire, which was spectacular. Also the photo of the women was taken from the truck where they surrounded us trying to sell their trinkets. The colours of their dresses, jewelery and carvings were beautiful, but their persisitance in selling them was astounding.
ps. the picture of the lion is especially for Louie! Thank you all for your messages. Keep in touch. xx
posted by Claire @ 2:00 PM
2 Comments:
The thrill of the chase and a 'kill' as well. How wonderful. Did mother make it up onto the roof of the truck as well?
CLAIREY sounds and looks like you're having a phenomenal time. Just a quick note before I start packing (a task I really shouldve already started...) I'm off to Peru tmz and took your lead and set up a blogpage too to save the hassle of mass email-age, and just thought I'd let you know the address in case you were able to stay in touch at all - www.karinpurshouse@blogspot.com. Hope you continue to have a great time, and talk soon xxxxxx
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