Adalyn's 4 princesses had to join in on the game drives as well.
Looking up at the traditional beams as you lay in bed is always beautiful |
Our chalet overlooked a river so we could enjoy spotting the animals coming to drink and bath. The weather was great while we were on safari, even getting into the upper 80s during the day. Adalyn enjoyed swimming in the pool, though the water was quite cold to me, the water thermostat said 63.
There was another family from Norway at the lodge who had a little 6 year old boy that Adalyn became fast friends with. Despite the fact that he did not speak any English they played well together, even holding conversations with each other and managed to figure out that they wanted to sit together on the game drives.
We went on 6 game drives, 3 hours every morning and another 3 hours in the late afternoon. The weather would start out quite cold, but by the time you stopped for coffee/tea in the bush it was time to take a layer of clothing off.
Adalyn is into dressing herself, and despite it being in the 80s she had to wear her pink hat and gloves. |
The opposite for the afternoon drives, it would be warm and sunny, but when the sun went down while we enjoyed another round of drinks in the bush we put another layer on. The night drives were great though we definitely saw more animals during the day.
Herd of buffalo |
On the first game drive I sat in the 3rd row of seats and that turned out to be a bad decision. It was far too bumpy for my pregnant body and I had to brace myself as we drove therefore not getting to enjoy the experience as much. I decided to rest up and not go on the next morning drive which gave Adalyn and Mark some time together. I wised up and moved up a row and added a pillow to sit on which made all the difference for the remainder of our 6 game drives.
Warthog |
I was very happy to see all the amazing animals we had on our list, though we did not spot a leopard or cheetah so I guess we have to come back again.
Wildebeest |
Some of the animals were quite close at only 6 feet away and our guide and tracker did an excellent job of giving us an amazing experience. I have never been on a safari with a tracker who sits at the very front of the vehicle before but it was amazing what he could detect from animal tracks/smells/broken branches as we drove along.
At times we would stop the vehicle and he would get out and walk through the bush just to track down an animal.
Our tracker with Adalyn and her buddy enjoying a drink by the river. Elephants were on the other side doing the same. |
There were 3 safari vehicles from our lodge and we never saw another lodge so it was great to be out in the bush and feel more at one with nature. All of the guides would work together and communicate on cb radio as to where each had seen an animal that day so the others to go to the area and see it as well.
The highlight of the safari animal experience was seeing 3 lions, a mom and her 2 sons, enjoying their buffalo kill. I was shocked at how close we could get to the lions, only 6 feet away in the vehicle, but they were not bothered by us as they were enjoying their meal.
I think this is how everyone looks after a big meal (maybe minus the blood). Of course since they had to kill their meal, they are probably a bit more exhausted.
Adalyn and Mark found a great climbing tree at the lodge. |
At 32 weeks pregnant, I enjoyed someone else preparing all the meals and all the relaxation time I was able to get in 4 days.
Adalyn enjoyed this safari more than the others we have been on because she is starting to realize how unique of an experience it is to see the animals in their natural habitat. We try to explain that safaris are not an option in America but I don't think it sinks in with her. This holiday was a great last getaway before baby #3 arrives and hopefully won't be our last safari.
Beautiful mountain view drive home |
i have to make my next trip here. hope that you really enjoyed your journey there.
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