So I left South Sudan about 2 months ago, for a better company, much better company, Safari Air Link, based in Dar es Salaam. On top of various aircraft, the company also operates a few camps and lodges in the country. One is based in the Ruaha nat’l park and a lovely house there will my main residence for a few months a year! The location is aptly named Ruaha River Lodge, for the river passing by.
The first day I arrived an elephant welcomed me by the restaurant! Back in my old element for sure.
What a view to have for lunch…
And on one game drive, we saw the following amongst many others:
A black-faced sandgrouse and one of her 3 chicks, yes the furry ball on her left. Good camouflage isn’t it?
It’s baobab country out there.
A leopard foot print. No luck in meeting the owner though.
A greater kudu, a lovely antelope that is common in Ruaha, not so in all the other parks I know. So I was thrilled.
A young bull, his horns are not twisted yet.
Darn, he didn’t get on his hind legs for foraging!
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