So on the third day of safari we set off to explore the Ngorongoro Crater. We were just a teensy bit excited... can you tell?
The campsite we had stayed at by the rim of the crater was fantastic and had energised us for the last day. The elephant visitors were especially exciting, although, they didn't seem at all fussed. Just three boys out for a drink (from the water tank!).
There were lots more animals this day and without the long grasses of the Serengeti it was much easier to spot them. The crater itself is actually more of a caldera. That is, there was once a volcano on the site, probably around the same height as Mt Kili, which exploded a few million years ago and basically collapsed in on itself to create the crater shape.
We were lucky enough to see many births and baby animals this day. It was so cute to watch the newborns struggle for their first steps - they looked positively drunk.
The two animals we had really been looking forward to seeing here were the rhino and the cheetah. They were quite far away but we still ticked them off the list! Here they are.
We also had another (very) close encounter with some lions as well. There really are very few trees in the crater so it is incredibly hot. All this kitty wanted was some shade so he could cool down. I could have put my hand out the window and touched him he was so close.
I love safari!
Till next time x
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