Day 3 – Safari (Moru Kopjes & Gong Rock)
Breakfast at the camp this morning before leaving at 7:30. We are heading South today in search of the Black Rhino. It was quite the drive so Ally drove with a purpose today so we could get there, search then begin the long drive back. Driving with a purpose here has a whole new meaning for me…lol!
There is a Black Rhino project here where the monitor the species to help from extension. Poaching here is still a huge problem so there are rangers in this area who live on top of the cliffs to help protect them. We learned that often poachers are just killed here because too many have been arrested but go back to poaching when they get out so it’s easier to just eliminate them. Something to be said for repeat offenders of violent crimes in the states. Visited the Rhino information center to learn about their history. A great guide full of knowledge and passion for these animals. You would have to love it to live way out here. You sure can’t just run down the street for milk if you forgot it on your way home.
No luck in spotting a Rhino today though. Since there are only 23 monitored animals on these planes, and they mostly graze alone, there was no telling where they were. The trip however gave us the opportunity to see the Kopjes, which are forms of rocks like none I have ever seen. There are many difference Kopjes, named for the tribe that lived there many centuries ago. This is Massai country. When in Arusha, we saw many of the Massai tribe which are easy to spot as the men still wear the red draped clothes as their daily attire. Would have been something to see these people still living upon on these rocks. There was one particular area where steps have been built so that you can climb to the top. Ally said he normally would not allow us to climb there unless there were other vehicles around because it has been known to have lions up there. But we all agreed we were game to try it. I know…wreckless right? Ally led the way making lots of noise to scare anything that might have been visiting the area. A few remnants of lions were present but no lions to be found. Let me say how glad we are we made that decision. What an amazing site from up there.
Back in the jeep and off to a lunch spot for a packed lunches. Arrived a favorite spot by many and were told we couldn’t be here because the President of Germany and the President of Tanzania would be visiting there soon. They were already setting up a huge spread for them by the Zebra refreshment company…lol! So we left in search of a new lunch spot.
Now for the excitement of the day. On our way to find a new spot we ran across a pride of lions laying in the shade of a huge tree not far from the road. It was an amazing site. 10 juvenile cubs in all and 7 lionesses (we never did see the males) however it was the same pride we saw yesterday, noted by one with a monitoring collar and one with a huge gash in her nose. Within a few minutes, one of the females raised her head and they all looked in one direction towards a herd of zebras who were making their way across the road into the area of the lions. In a split second 5 of the lionesses each rose and moved with grace to do their particular job. Can you believe this? A kill is just about to happen right in front of us. I didn’t think I wanted to see this at all until I watched how these amazing animals worked together with patience and purpose to feed their family. In a matter of maybe 15 minutes, they had completely formed a parameter around the herd and were waiting for their opportunity. In a split second one lioness made a move and the herd scattered, charged, ran…you name it. One of the lioness had to lay down in the road to keep from getting trampled. In that split second their opportunity was lost…they got away! We have a video of the whole thing and believe it or not it was sad. I hate to see the zebra loose it’s life but it was such an amazing thing to watch. Ally put it well, the lion laid down because no one wanted to die that day. They all made it back to the tree with the cubs to rest from their big chase.
We needed to make a trip back to the airstrip anyway (I’ll mention in a future post why) so decided to just have lunch at the airport. Now, keep in mind, without thinking, when were going to the same airstrip where both Presidents were expected in shortly. A guard at the entrance just let us on in, we parked and walked to the small building with our lunch boxes. We laughed because you can’t even get within 5 miles of the airports at home when our president is flying in. Tons of safari vehicles lined up to meet their arrival. A few armed guards and mostly people like us standing around with cameras. There was no concern to be standing along the strip for a photo op so I took it. Now, I have no idea who the president of Germany even is but figured it would be a great moment for Ally to have photos of “his” president. Planes landed and I snapped pictures of anyone coming off the plan. Ended up with great pictures of the German president but the Tanzania president was not there. Only the Interior ministers were there to meet him. Fun adventure to this trip, even though our original trip to the airstrip was not a success 🙁
Before heading back to camp we saw another Leopard in a tree. It’s so funny to see how they just chill and are so uninterested in us.
Back at camp at 4:30. Showers again at 6. Dinner at 7. Tonight we were joined by all the staff of the camp, except the chef. We had asked them all to join us when we first got there and they said they would on the last night. It was a great meal and a lot of fun. This crew has over exceeded our expectations. It will be hard to top it at the next camp. During our dinner, we were joined by a Hyena, just beside the tent. That just sort of cracks me up. I watched JJ leave the dining tent and walk to the kitchen tent, in the dark, with the Hyena sitting right there. He said, He knows me! They also shared that a few weeks ago a pride brought down a buffalo right in the camp area and stayed there for a solid week. JJ said they had approached him carrying the buckets of water to the tents to get a drink. He just dropped the buckets of water, walked away, let them get their drink and then picked up his buckets and carried on. OMG!!!! I guess there is something to be said for living in this country and feeling comfortable.
Back to the tent to be zipped in at 8:30. We packed, well Rich packed, played a few hands of gin and I caught up on my blog posts. Heard several lions throughout the night. I don’t think I will ever get tired of this. We leave for 2nd camp location tomorrow.
Hi, i feel that i noticed you visited my blog so i got here to go back the desire?.I am attempting to to find
things to improve my website!I assume its adequate to use a few
of your concepts!!
Everyone loves it when people get together and share views.
Great blog, stick with it!
The best choice I made for providing liquidity. Smooth and intuitive UI.
My family members all the time say that I am killing my time here at net, however I
know I am getting familiarity every day by reading such nice content.
This is a very informative post about online casinos and betting platforms.
I especially liked how it explains the importance of choosing a trusted site before signing
up.
Many players often ask where they can find reliable gaming platforms with fair odds and smooth
payouts. From what I’ve seen, checking platforms like vn22vip helps users compare features, bonuses, and overall experience.
Thanks for sharing these insights — they’re helpful for both beginners and experienced bettors.
My brother suggested I may like this blog. He was once totally right. This publish actually made my day. You cann’t believe simply how a lot time I had spent for this info! Thanks!
You made some decent points there. I looked on the internet to find out more about the issue and found
most individuals will go along with your views on this
website.
Hi i am kavin, its my first time to commenting anyplace, when i read this article i thought i could also
make comment due to this good article.
Hey there, You’ve done a great job. I’ll definitely digg it and personally recommend to my friends. I am sure they’ll be benefited from this website.
8mbets free gift र विशेष प्रोमोसनहरू प्राप्त गर्नुहोस्!
8mbets मा दर्ता गर्नुहोस् र निःशुल्क बोनस, विशेष उपहार, र दैनिक अफरहरूको फाइदा
उठाउनुहोस्। आजै आफ्नो
उपहार दाबी गर्नुहोस्!
I could not refrain from commenting. Very well written!
Excellent post. I used to be checking continuously this weblog and I
am impressed! Very helpful information specially the ultimate section 🙂 I handle
such information a lot. I used to be seeking this particular information for a very long
time. Thank you and best of luck.
QRIS108 adalah website resmi organisasi sosial yang berfokus
pada pendidikan, kesejahteraan masyarakat, dan program bantuan berbasis komunitas.
Melalui dukungan QRIS188, platform ini menyediakan akses informasi, pendaftaran program, serta layanan sosial secara
cepat, transparan, dan mudah dijangkau oleh seluruh lapisan masyarakat
I have been browsing on-line more than three hours nowadays,
yet I by no means found any fascinating article like yours.
It is beautiful price enough for me. Personally, if all site owners and bloggers made excellent
content material as you probably did, the web might
be much more useful than ever before.
Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to more added agreeable from you! However, how could we communicate?
Nice post. I was checking continuously this weblog and I am
impressed! Very helpful information specially the last section :
) I maintain such info much. I used to be looking for this
certain info for a very long time. Thanks and best of luck.
QRIS108 adalah website resmi organisasi sosial yang berfokus pada
pendidikan, kesejahteraan masyarakat, dan program bantuan berbasis
komunitas. Melalui dukungan QRIS188, platform ini menyediakan akses informasi, pendaftaran program, serta layanan sosial secara cepat, transparan, dan mudah dijangkau oleh seluruh
lapisan masyarakat
Have you ever considered about including a little bit more
than just your articles? I mean, what you say is fundamental and everything.
But imagine if you added some great images or videos to give your
posts more, “pop”! Your content is excellent but with pics and video clips, this blog could undeniably be one of the very best in its field.
Good blog!
Hello just wanted to give you a quick heads up. The words in your article seem to be running off the screen in Opera. I’m not sure if this is a formatting issue or something to do with browser compatibility but I thought I’d post to let you know. The layout look great though! Hope you get the problem solved soon. Many thanks
Pretty element of content. I simply stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital to say that I acquire actually loved account your blog posts. Anyway I?ll be subscribing for your augment or even I fulfillment you get right of entry to consistently fast.
This text is priceless. When can I find out more?
Another thing I have noticed is that for many people, bad credit is the response to circumstances above their control. For instance they may be actually saddled through an illness so that they have substantial bills going to collections. It may be due to a occupation loss or perhaps the inability to do the job. Sometimes separation and divorce can really send the budget in an opposite direction. Many thanks for sharing your ideas on this web site.
I have realized that car insurance organizations know the vehicles which are susceptible to accidents and also other risks. Additionally they know what sort of cars are inclined to higher risk and also the higher risk they’ve the higher the premium charge. Understanding the simple basics regarding car insurance will help you choose the right style of insurance policy which will take care of your family needs in case you get involved in any accident. Thank you sharing the actual ideas in your blog.
I was recommended this blog by my cousin. I am not sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my trouble. You’re wonderful! Thanks!
I have realized that online diploma is getting preferred because getting your degree online has turned into a popular method for many people. Quite a few people have not really had a possibility to attend a traditional college or university but seek the elevated earning potential and a better job that a Bachelor Degree grants. Still some others might have a qualification in one field but would like to pursue a thing they now develop an interest in.
I have read so many articles on the topic of the blogger lovers but this post is actually a good article, keep it up.
What an insightful and meticulously-researched article! The author’s thoroughness and ability to present intricate ideas in a digestible manner is truly praiseworthy. I’m totally enthralled by the breadth of knowledge showcased in this piece. Thank you, author, for sharing your expertise with us. This article has been a true revelation!
I think one of your adverts triggered my web browser to resize, you may well want to put that on your blacklist.
Hey there! This is my 1st comment here so I
just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I really enjoy
reading through your blog posts. Can you suggest any other blogs/websites/forums that cover the same subjects?
Thanks for your time!
Your way of describing all in this article is truly pleasant,
all can without difficulty know it, Thanks a lot.
obviously like your web-site but you have to check the spelling on several of your posts. Many of them are rife with spelling problems and I find it very troublesome to tell the truth nevertheless I will surely come back again.
Its like you read my mind! You appear to know a lot about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you could do with a few pics to drive the message home a little bit, but other than that, this is magnificent blog. A fantastic read. I’ll definitely be back.
There are some fascinating cut-off dates on this article however I don?t know if I see all of them middle to heart. There may be some validity but I’ll take hold opinion until I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we wish extra! Added to FeedBurner as well
ꯐꯤꯁꯤꯡ ꯁ꯭ꯀꯥꯃꯁꯤꯡ ꯊꯤꯡꯅꯕꯥ ꯅꯍꯥꯛꯀꯤ ꯁꯦꯛꯌꯨꯔꯤꯇꯤ ꯍꯦꯅꯒꯠꯍꯅꯒꯗꯕꯅꯤ꯫ ꯅꯈꯣꯌꯒꯤ ꯆꯥꯎꯊꯣꯀꯆꯅꯤꯡꯉꯥꯏ ꯑꯣꯏꯕꯥ ꯋꯥꯐꯃꯁꯤꯡꯅꯥ ꯅꯈꯣꯌꯅꯥ ꯈꯉꯂꯤꯕꯥ ꯄꯨꯝꯅꯃꯛ ꯈꯉꯏ꯫ ꯑꯣꯇꯣꯃꯦꯇꯦꯗ ꯗꯦꯇꯥ ꯑꯁꯤ ꯅꯍꯥꯛꯀꯤ ꯏꯅꯐꯣꯔꯃꯦꯁꯟ ꯄꯨꯝꯅꯃꯛꯇꯥ ꯌꯨꯝꯐꯝ ꯑꯣꯏꯗꯨꯅꯥ ꯎꯠꯂꯤ꯫
You made some respectable factors there. I seemed on the internet for the difficulty and located most individuals will go together with along with your website.
Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as
though you relied on the video to make your point.
You obviously know what youre talking about, why throw away your intelligence on just posting videos to your weblog when you could be giving us something enlightening to read?
Hi there colleagues, its fantastic article about cultureand entirely explained, keep it up all the
time.
Hi, this weekend is pleasant in favor of me, because this moment i am reading this enormous informative piece of writing here at my home.
Hi! Quick question that’s completely off topic. Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly? My website looks weird when browsing from my iphone4. I’m trying to find a theme or plugin that might be able to correct this issue. If you have any recommendations, please share. With thanks!
My brother suggested I might like this website. He was totally right.
This post actually made my day. You cann’t imagine simply
how much time I had spent for this info! Thanks!
Hello, its fastidious paragraph concerning media print, we all know
media is a great source of facts.
It’s very effortless to find out any topic on web
as compared to books, as I found this paragraph at this web site.
It’s impressive that you are getting thoughts from this piece of
writing as well as from our discussion made at this time.
What’s up to all, how is the whole thing, I think every one
is getting more from this web page, and your views are good in support of
new viewers.
Hi! Do you know if they make any plugins to assist with Search Engine Optimization? I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good results. If you know of any please share. Thank you!