We stayed in the Burunge Tented Lodge for three nights and explored Tarangire National Park for two days. The lodge offered a buffet in the morning so we could pack a lunch to eat in the bush, usually where there were bathroom facilities. Michael also packed wine and Savannah (hard cider) for us. He was very familiar with this park and we saw many new animal species.
On our last night at Burunge, at dinner the staff came out holding a cake, dancing and singing. We thought someone had a birthday. But no, they came to our table. Not sure why, except Kathy makes friends everywhere. It was special.
Species count by the end of day, about 52 (some are still being positively identified)
At cocktail hour on our last night a herd of elephants wandered onto the property to drink from the pools. The pools can be refilled remotely, which they were. We toured the grounds the next day and could see elephant damage. They can be very destructive.
When she confirmed it was dead, the lioness wandered off to rest in the shade of another tree nearby. Our guide said they often wait a full day before eating the catch. Look at the muscles and wounds.
Zebra. They often look pregnant, but some are male so that isn't the case. They have special digestive enzymes allowing them to eat grass others can't digest. I guess that gives them the look of bloat.
Long tusker. This elephant was just inside the gate to Tarangire NP and had the longest tusks seen by our guide. Standing still and I couldn't get a clean shot.