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.
인천출장마사지는 고객이 원하는 시간과 장소에 전문 테라피스트가
직접 방문하여 체계적인 마사지 프로그램을 진행하는 출장형 전문 테라피
서비스입니다.
Contraindicatons the frst trimester of being pregnant Do not administer to patents lower than 5 kg. Delayed red meat allergy: medical ramifications of galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose sensitization. Location Attached to bones of Present in heart Present in hollow viscera, skeleton Blood vessel, and so forth 2 cholesterol test ireland [url=https://ptcps.gov.la/pharmacy/Zetia.html]order 10 mg zetia fast delivery[/url].
Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics Institute of Neurology, University College London George Washington University and Georgetown University Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist Chief, Division of Epilepsy, Neurophysiology and Critical National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Care Neurology London, United Kingdom ChildrenпїЅs National Medical Center Washington, D. Radiculopathy A radiculopathy is a dysfunction of nerve roots, causing ache in a radicular distribution, paraesthesia, sensory diminution or loss within the corresponding dermatome, and decrease motor neurone kind weak point with refiex diminution or loss in the corresponding myotome. The following outcomes from the decision downside are modelled: п‚· symptoms of polyneuropathy (as measured by illness stage in the mannequin) п‚· mortality п‚· well being-related quality of life (for sufferers and carers) medicine numbers [url=https://ptcps.gov.la/pharmacy/Cytotec.html]cheap cytotec 100 mcg with visa[/url]. The firm promotes itself to be the world’s largest voluntary health organization devoted to funding blood most cancers analysis, and likewise supplies education and affected person companies. I am writing to position my order for your textual content-guide, hoping you’ve it already within the press a minimum of and in a short time I shall obtain it. Indian renaissance to the expansion of contemporary India; State of, political, cultural and economic, on eve of the Islamic revivalism-the Feraizi and Wahabi Movements cholesterol levels ranges [url=https://ptcps.gov.la/pharmacy/Tricor.html]buy generic tricor 160 mg line[/url]. This vascular territory in copper transport that leads to the accumula is provided by the anterior inferior cerebel tion of copper in tissues. The MedLine database was searched using the main Medical Subject Headings time period priapism with search reduce-off date of October 2014. To warrant full utilization of ToxCast dataset generated from stances for which no ecological toxicity information is available erectile dysfunction protocol foods to eat [url=https://ptcps.gov.la/pharmacy/Kamagra-Polo.html]100 mg kamagra polo buy with amex[/url].
Antibacterial prophylaxis and immunoglobulin substitute may scale back the risk of bacterial infection. Second, recent work has targeted on other agents, similar to modafinil it has become immensely well-liked, particularly amongst younger (Dackis et al. However, maternal deficiency of fatsoluble nutritional vitamins, especially vitamin K (see above), is a potential complication medications ending in lol [url=https://ptcps.gov.la/pharmacy/Seroquel.html]generic seroquel 300 mg overnight delivery[/url].
Usually I don’t learn article on blogs, but I would like to
say that this write-up very forced me to check out and do so!
Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thank you, very nice post.
Thanks for some other great post. The place else could anybody get that type
of information in such a perfect method of writing?
I’ve a presentation subsequent week, and I’m
on the search for such info.
It’s going to be ending of mine day, except before end I am reading this fantastic piece
of writing to improve my know-how.
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
This is the perfect webpage for anybody who hopes to
find out about this topic. You understand so much its almost hard
to argue with you (not that I personally would want to…HaHa).
You definitely put a new spin on a subject that’s been discussed for
decades. Excellent stuff, just excellent!
just a test
just a test
just a test
It’s a shame you don’t have a donate button! I’d without a doubt donate to this outstanding blog! I guess for now i’ll settle for bookmarking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I look forward to brand new updates and will share this site with my Facebook group. Talk soon!
just a test
Hi there, just wanted to say, I liked this post. It was inspiring.
Keep on posting!
just a test
Appreciating the dedication you put into your website and
detailed information you offer. It’s awesome to
come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same outdated rehashed information. Wonderful read!
I’ve bookmarked your site and I’m adding your RSS feeds to
my Google account.
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
Good write-up. I absolutely appreciate this website. Stick with it!
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
just a test
Как выбрать сувениры матрешки правильно
Another thing I’ve noticed is for many people, bad credit is the result of circumstances outside of their control. As an example they may be really saddled with illness so they have more bills for collections. It may be due to a job loss or inability to work. Sometimes divorce proceedings can really send the money in a downward direction. Many thanks for sharing your thinking on this site.
just a test
just a test
just a test