Safari Time!

Being in Kenya, we felt obligated to go on a Safari. After many late night discussions, our group decided we would be morally remiss if we were to pass on such an opportunity. We finally found a company within all of our budget ranges and booked the adventure. Luckily for us, we were the only four passengers booked for an eight passenger van, so we had more than enough leg room. The tour company we booked through picked us up in Nairobi, drove us to Masai Mara (the game park we toured) and even arranged for our food and lodging at the Mara Simba lodge. The lodge made us all feel a little un easy and out of place when we first arrived, it felt like 5 star accomidations which no college student can justifiably feel comfortable in (not to mention they had a swimming pool in the middle of Masai land). As part of our stay, we had two game drives (one from 4-7 pm and another from 6:30-9 am). Here's a list of what we saw!

Zebras
Goats and Cattle
Traditional Masai Herdsmen
Gazelle
Monkeys
Mongoose
Gilla Monster (or just a really big lizard)
Hippos
Impalas
Topi
Buffalo
Giraffe
Jackals
Elephants
Wildebeast
Lions (feasting on a kill)
Ostrich (with their heads in the dirt)
Warthogs
Hyenas
Crown Cranes
Bush babys
Eagles
Cheetahs
Secretary Birds
Baboons
Other safari vans at every turn

It was an adventure I won't soon forget!