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).

October Break, Part 1...

We spent some glorious days on the coast of Kenya to relax during our October break this year. Our good friends Mike and Ronnie invited us down to their place in Kilifi and we enjoyed the sun, sea, wind, sea turtles and lots of hammock time, the perfect way to kick off our break. We also went on a dhow excursion on Kilifi creek, into the mangrove forests, and saw a lovely variety of birds. The highlight was seeing up to 5,000 carmine bee eaters soar in the skies and then zoom in to roost on "bird island" - that was amazing.