After a couple of nights rest in Moshi, 9 of us took off to Arusha to begin a safari. We explored three national parks; Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. I didn't really have crazy huh expectations, but the entire experience was full of firsts. Loved it all! Started with Tarangire Park and cruised it for about 5 hours in our open topped Landcruiser. We had 2 cars, so we split up. Tarangire gave me my first up close look at a pride 6 lions, tons of elephants, gazelles, cape buffaloes and more... Really awesome. Only some pics here, as I'm waiting for my friends with the better cameras to help a sister out. Much was pictures for my mind. Stayed in the most beautiful lodge the first night. We had to be escorted by Masai to and from out bungalows due to lions on the property. Um, ok. There are no fences to keep the animals locked in in Africa. How will I ever go to a zoo again? I know zoos have their purpose, so I won't go there.
Three lions- I'm sure I'll get better pics soon. So great to watch. See all three?
Stop the car! It was a monkey
Yummy African drinks at the lodge...
Day 2 -Ngorongoro Park: This was the best day by far. We drove into the Ngorongoro Crater, a huge habitat that borders the Serengeti. All types of wildlife call the crater home. From Wilderbeasts to warthogs, to lions, leopards, impalas, baboons ( crazy story there) to rhinos, hyenas and hippos. We saw it all. Up close! The pictures tell it all, but not the baboon story. The baboon story will get it's own post. All in all, awesome day, followed by an awesome night at the Farmhouse, a gorgeous place just outside the crater.
Heaviest African bird that can fly
My fave- super cute. The African Crown Crane. Looks like it just left the salon
Gaudin and Charles- Charles grew up Masai. Took us to a Masai Village- more to come on that
The surroundings at the Farmhouse don't do it justice. Took video but can't upload it.
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