Serengeti,
Tanzania
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Sorry for the short entry, but it is super hot and the group is waiting. Chris, Jess, Lachlan and I are back in Arusha after a fantastic Safari. We visited the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. During the first day we got to see three leopards as well as a lioness stalking a warthog while her three cubs watched. I figured that couldn't be beat, but other highlights in the Serengeti included seeing a pride of about 12 lionesses stalking a group of zebra and seeing two cheetahs - one eating its kill about 5 m from the roadway. There was also a lot more to see - too much to list here. There weren't as many cats in Ngorongoro Crater, but what it lacked in cats it made up for in shear number of animals all in one place. There were so many wildebeests and zebras it was amazing. Tarangire is known for Elephants and it didn't disappoint, but the highlight for me was the birds - we did a lot of bird watching there. There are so many amazing birds - all sizes and colours.
All the lodges we stayed at were absolutely beautiful - I don't think I have stayed anywhere nicer than Migration Camp and Tarangire Treetops. Everything was full board, so it was a lot like Christmas - lots of really good food and drink - too good to pass up. I'm still full.
Tomorrow Chris and I fly to Zanzibar, and Jess and Lachlan head home. It has been great having them around for the last couple of weeks - I will miss them. I am looking forward to Zanzibar though - I will try to upload some pictures then.
Take care.
