Day 32

 Today we left camp at 7.15 for a full day game drive. Early on we spotted 2 hot air balloons and managed to get a nice photo with some giraffe.

Soon after this Alladini spotted a cheetah who we decided was probably pregnant.  We watched her for several minutes before she disappeared into the long grass.

After this we saw several birds including a lovely grey woodpecker and a coucal who for once, stayed still long enough for us to take a photo.

Lilac Breasted Roller

White Browed Coucal

Grey Woodpecker

About 9 am we came across a large herd of elephants. We stayed  with them for quite a while listening to the sound of them eating as they walked.

It was now mid morning and we arrived at a picnic area which has great views and we get out of the car to stretch our legs.

Next we see a secretary bird and shortly after 2 warthogs, all of which oblige us by staying around long enough for us to get a picture.......it must be our lucky day. We also get this great photo of a silver bird.

Alladini then drives to Lake Magadi where we spend a good hour watching the flamingoes and other birds hopping around on the waters edge. Some of this time is spent in discussion as we try to identify all the birds we have seen.

Blacksmith Lapwing

A Marsh Sandpiper and a Ruff

Black Winged Stilt

From here we drive up to the Moru Ranger Station where the rangers seem happy for us to eat our lunch. 

This is also home to the Rhino Post and one of the rangers takes us up to the office and tells us all about the project. It seems that they are doing a great job of protecting the rhinos and the number in this area is gradually increasing. Sadly it seems it is unlikely that we will see one this visit as it is not the right time of year.

We leave the rangers and continue doing some bird watching until we see a leopard asleep on a branch of a tree.......he looked very comfortable and didn’t move while we were there.

It was now late afternoon and our final sightings included a silver backed jackel and also a black bellied bustard and a red billed teal.

We made a quick stop at the Serengeti Visitors Centre before returning to camp.

Tonight is our last night in the Serengeti and Otto and Glory lit a bonfire for us where we had drinks and then dinner under the stars. How lovely of them to do this just for us. 

This camp has been great and Otto and Glory have been so keen to please, we would happily return again.