We've all watched documentaries on Africa. And we all understand the importance of protecting wildlife, and conserving natural resources. But not until watching these amazing animals just living their lives in their natural habitat, did all that ideology really sink in with me. Allowing people from around the world to see them, yet leave them alone, helps to continue their protection. I was truly humbled.
The giraffes just peacefully moved about- so wonderful to see.
For much of the day we stood looking out from the top of the truck.
Those aren't rocks, but a big family of hippos.
Wildebeests are everywhere!
After a hot lunch that included wine, and a full day of oohing and ahhing, we started to head to our camp right inside the Crater. Most of the land was arid and dry, but then we drove into a large grove of trees and we could not believe the sweet beautiful smell. Our guide told us it was a plant called kakweed. Even dry, the scent from it was unbelievable.
We pulled into our camp and was greeted by a full staff of people, headed by the Camp Manager, whose name was Goodluck- really! One person handed us a warm wet towels for our faces and hands, and it was only when I looked at the towel and saw how dirty it was, did I realize that I was covered in dust. They had to prepare the hot water for our showers, and boy did those feel good!
This is the camp "lobby" and dining room.
Our tent was cozy and was complete with showers, sinks, and a toilet. I guess you'd call this "glamping" Africa style.
This is our tent from the outside. When night fell, the weather was very cold, which was such a contrast to the hot day. The food was good and so were the beers and glasses of wine.
We ended our night around a Ngorongoro TV, as they called it. That night there was a group from Virginia and another from North Carolina.
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