Day 6 – Through Ngorongoro to the Western part of the Serengeti
After breakfast at the Marera Valley Lodge, we headed off to our next lodge, the stunning Lahia Tented Lodge (pronounced LA-HE-A), in the Western part of the Serengeti. We drove through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and took a few photos at an overlook. We came back to this site later in the trip. We stopped for lunch at an airstrip (i.e., bathroom facilities) and then at the Visitor Center, where Michael had to have a repair made to the truck. Some cute birds and animals at the visitor center, and a tour. There is nothing like the American’s With Disability Act in Tanzania, so there were many uneven steps and rare handrails. While we were there a downpour came through, but was done before repairs were finished. Then off to a very bumpy ride to the lodge, spotting some animals along the way.
One of the other visitors took our photo - he saw us trying to take a selfie. Many people at the overlook. We drove by this area several more times and it was empty.
We ate lunch at a small airstrip that is rarely used. Hard boiled eggs were included in many of the boxed lunches. Michael would pack up what we didn't eat and give it to the helpers are each of the rest areas.
We spent some time at the visitor center while Michael was having repairs made to the vehicle - the rough roads caused some damage to the shocks/struts. No wonder - the roads are very, very bumpy.
