October break, Part 2...

On our way back from the coast, we made a detour into the Taita Conservancy and then Tsavo West National Park. For one night we stayed at the Sarova Salt Lick Lodge and were amazed by the dozens and dozens of elephants coming right up to the hotel to drink from a water reservoir. It was magical and we were able to observe so many interesting elephant behaviours. Buffalo were also keen to drink from the pool, and a mama lion and her cubs made an appearance early in the morning. The lodge was fantastic. While driving through Tsavo West National Park, the landscapes were stunning and we saw several shy lesser kudu (a type of antelope we haven't seen up to this point).