Ate a quick breakfast and went on an early morning game drive. Today was incredible. First we saw two cheetahs lying in the grass. They we hiding from two lions. We followed them around the plains for well over an hour. When we moved on we ran across another lion eating a zebra....right in the tall grass next to the road. Wow! We finally moved on and ran across a herd of African buffalo, just in time to see one of the females give birth. Everytime we think we can't possibly see anything better....we do.
On our way back to camp we decide to see if we can find the lions again. We do! They are both lying on top of a rock hunting two warthogs. We watch as one takes off after the warthog. We try to follow but lose sight of her in the grass. Apparently the other lion couldn't keep up either. We watch as she scouts the grass hunting for her sister. She finally climbs a tree for a better view. We get within 30 feet of the lion in the tree. This is starting to feel like a National Geographic shoot!
We have some amazing pictures. Tom's research and practice with the camera before we left has paid off. Unfortunately, though, the internet is slow. Africa is beautiful but not so high-tech. We'll try to upload photos, but not having much luck. Maybe at the next camp it will be easier.
After dinner tonight we are going on a late-night game drive in search of a leopard or the famed black rhino.
More later.
Hey guys the trip sounds amazing so far!! We are glad to hear you are having such a great time! Don't worry, we are holding down the fort here in Breck! My parents love it! Thanks so much for allowing them to visit! Can't wait to read more! Keep it coming and post some pics if you can?!? Love, Zach and tiff :)
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