We were barely on the road when we came to an 8 year old lion who was resting on the road, after filling his tummy with water buffalo. The carcass was near by. What we were most amzed by was how we rode up right next to him and he just watched us with no concern what so ever. He posed perfectly for our 1 million pictures. Next we went to a watering hole where a beautiful leopard was sitting in the sun drinking. Again we drove right up to her. She was being filmed by a tv show- live- "WildEarth" What's nice is when we come to a viewing, Greg stays awhile so we can really watch the animal in their envoronment and what they do next. Only three jeeps are allowed at a viewing at a time. The guides from all the lodges talk on the radio to each other and tell each other what they are finding, where.
We went to a big clearing where the sunset was incredible and stretched our legs and had "sun downers". We watched the magnificient stars come out. More than I'd ever seen. Greg (and Eric- who took astronomy this year) gave us lessons on what we were seeing. If I am ever lost in the Southern Hemisphere i will always know which way is South now :)
We started out again in the dark and found three white rhinos (one baby) drinking at a watering hole. They were gorgeous. Patrick shines a spot light- they could care less. You could see each of their reflections in the water perfectly. It was something.
What a first ride!
Back at the lodge we had cocktails and then a 4 course dinner around the open bonfire (boma). Greg eats with us and it's nice to get to visit with him and ask any questions we have about our ride.
A guard must walk you back to your room after dark.
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