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Flying back to Nairobi from airstrip near Naibosho Conservancy and Olare Motogoro Conservancy (4 nights at each, staying at the Kicheche "camps"; very lovely accommodations, excellent food & service, & 16 photo game drives over 8 days---amazing opportunities! Now on to more of the same in Botswana!
February 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Flying back to Nairobi from airstrip near Naibosho Conservancy and Olare Motogoro Conservancy (4 nights at each, staying at the Kicheche "camps"; very lovely accommodations, excellent food & service, & 16 photo game drives over 8 days---amazing opportunities! Now on to more of the same in Botswana!
Full moon rise and almost simultaneous sunset in N Kenya, 2/12/25.
February 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Full moon rise and almost simultaneous sunset in N Kenya, 2/12/25.
Not 4 the faint of heart; this is the way of the wild. Lions killed a zebra,as they eat the dead zebra, hyenas (40-50, incl. some from other families which were quickly run off), another lone M lion comes (V hungry); orig. lions leave. M Lion gets some meat before hyenas & vultures finish it off.
February 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Not 4 the faint of heart; this is the way of the wild. Lions killed a zebra,as they eat the dead zebra, hyenas (40-50, incl. some from other families which were quickly run off), another lone M lion comes (V hungry); orig. lions leave. M Lion gets some meat before hyenas & vultures finish it off.
And, of course (ha!! Rare sighting!). A female cheetah.
February 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
And, of course (ha!! Rare sighting!). A female cheetah.
A few of the many elephants here on the African plains.
February 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A few of the many elephants here on the African plains.
Brown spotted hyena (female), in her burrow protecting her babies from a male of the same species lurking about, looking to steal them (to kill and eat)
February 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Brown spotted hyena (female), in her burrow protecting her babies from a male of the same species lurking about, looking to steal them (to kill and eat)
Several families (8-12 animals) of elephants, grazing the abundant grasses and drinking out of a watering hole. Lots of moms with babies aged 3 months to 5 years.
February 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Several families (8-12 animals) of elephants, grazing the abundant grasses and drinking out of a watering hole. Lots of moms with babies aged 3 months to 5 years.
Lions hanging out; lazily searching for prey.
February 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Lions hanging out; lazily searching for prey.
Bush baby (behind the main trunk of the tree where all the branches come together-white nose on left side); a very elusive primate.
February 11, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Bush baby (behind the main trunk of the tree where all the branches come together-white nose on left side); a very elusive primate.
Lions resting after a meal.
February 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Lions resting after a meal.
Young giraffe at sunrise
February 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Young giraffe at sunrise
And now, for a closer look at Figlet, approx 6-7 years old. Has 2 cubs-not sighted yet!
February 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
And now, for a closer look at Figlet, approx 6-7 years old. Has 2 cubs-not sighted yet!
Can you spot the spots?
February 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Can you spot the spots?
Can you spot the leopard?
February 7, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Can you spot the leopard?
Out well before sunrise!
February 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Out well before sunrise!
Hippos; they look benign but are very aggressive and can outrun any human. Very dangerous to encounter if you are foolish enough to be on foot and unarmed!
February 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Hippos; they look benign but are very aggressive and can outrun any human. Very dangerous to encounter if you are foolish enough to be on foot and unarmed!
Band of brothers
February 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Band of brothers
Young female lion, probably 3-6 years old
February 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Young female lion, probably 3-6 years old
Grey crowned crane
February 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Grey crowned crane
Spotted hyena; looks like a macgiver made up of left-over parts; are terrific scavengers and keep the land free of rotting leftovers.
February 6, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Spotted hyena; looks like a macgiver made up of left-over parts; are terrific scavengers and keep the land free of rotting leftovers.