We left Burunge Tented Lodge and drove through Lake Manyara National Park. Our first leopard sighting, many elephants, lions that sleep in trees (to avoid nasty flies) and many birds. We had lunch overlooking the valley and arrived at the Marera Valley Lodge with enough time to take a dip in the pool (with the noisy French) and have Gin and Tonics poolside. The food at dinner was excellent – but they didn’t understand “just a little”.
Tangawizi is ready to hit the road.
Kamerkop nest. They rebuild every year. It is very large.
Gray-headed Kingfisher.
The same gray-headed kingfisher.
ID yet to be confirmed - Common Greenshank or Wood Sandpiper.
Two African Gray Hornbills on top of an Acacia tree.
Fork-tailed Drongo
White-backed Vulture
Typical scene at Lake Manyara
Darn water birds. Marsh Sandpiper or Wood Sandpiper, maybe
Darn water birds. Marsh Sandpiper or Wood Sandpiper, maybe
Silvery-cheeked Hornbill
Common Greenshank
Hippopotamus - the first of many
Olive Baboon. They are usually in large troops.
Lion in a tree. This park is famous for these lions. Apparently the flies are less bothersome in a tree.
Lion in a tree
More lions in a tree. The male didn't seem to appreciate our visit and we promptly left.
They do move, on occasion.
African elephant family.
Hippo on the land. They spend most of the day in water and come out at night to feed.
Manyara Monkey, a subspecies of the Blue Monkey
Manyara Monkey, a subspecies of the Blue Monkey
Can you see the leopard? There will be better shots later. I don't know how the guides see this in the distance.
Marera Valley Lodge, one night only. Beautiful grounds and we had time to enjoy the pool.
Marera Valley Lodge
Tangawizi enjoying the accommodations.
Lovely shower - it is the little things...
The view from our porch.
Dinner was quite fancy. Kathy really likes beets. Me, not so much.