Kilimanjaro: Hahn & Team Visit Lake Manyara
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Yesterday we were a climbing team, today we are tourists. But comfortable tourists. We slept in real beds last night, on level ground, after hot showers and an excellent dinner. We rolled out of Rivertrees at about 8 AM, heading west. It took a few hours on two lane highways to reach Lake Manyara National Park. We did plenty of people watching on the way and saw many cattle herds being shepherded from place to place on the way.
We spent the afternoon cruising dirt roads through the forest looking for animals. We saw elephants, a bushbuck, a monitor lizard, baboons and monkeys, impalas, and lion tracks. There was a leopard… which turned out to be a bird’s nest upon closer inspection. The lake levels are quite high, reducing animal habitat in the park for the time being, but we enjoyed what we did see. Our guides, Chacha and Johnson were able to explain what we did see and taught us about the cultures and communities we passed through today.
At day’s end we headed up out of the great rift valley and moved toward the Ngorongoro highlands. Near Karatu, we made our way to the fabulous Plantation Lodge. It was a pleasure to stroll through lush gardens to luxurious rooms. We explored the wine cellar and enjoyed a gourmet four course dinner.
An early start is in order for tomorrow.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team
Comments (1)
Enjoy the amazing safari!! Hope you see lots of Lilac-breasted Rollers and other beautiful birds and animals.
Very best from California
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