Crater Life

Cold morning.
Early morning breakfast at the crater rim.

Joe and I have had 2 eggs with bacon, in addition to the cold spread you see in the photo, every morning this trip.  Sanctuary feeds you well.

Today was a full day of driving in the caldera, looking at animals in beautiful setting. 

The following are scenes from within the crater.

Blurry shot as the jeep was bumping around.
Zebras frolicking while on their way to the lake.
Lion #10
Zebras and wildebeests.
Grant’s gazelle – no side stripe.
Thomson’s gazelle – black side stripe.
Golden jackal
Flamingos adding a splash of pink to the scenery
Family of hippos
That grey lump behind the gazelles is a sleeping rhino.
Scenery almost looks like something from North America.
Where else can you find warthogs with zebras and cape buffaloes in one shot.
Hyena with an inside joke
Masaai garb
It’s hard to tell, but there are 3 male lions and one lioness in the background.
This was THE shot I wanted to capture all day, because it was a photo I saw on a travel website featuring Ngorongoro Crater.
Another rhino about a mile away from our jeep.

After a full day, it was a shower appointment and sun downer at the fire pit.

Staying warm next to the fire pit
Sipping Amarula

Today’s tally of cats – 6 lions.

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