Lake Nakuru National Park

For the next two nights we set up camp at Lake Nakuru, which is still on the Maasai land.
After an afternoon of recharging our batteries, it was off for a, what would turn out to be an absolutely spectacular, full day game drive in the Nakuru National Park.

It started off with a bang, as after spotting some rhinos, we drove straight to a leopard sighting. When we arrived, it was still resting on a branch for a short while, before jumping down and continue resting in the grass after taking a short stroll. So, two leopard sighting within a few days, after spotting none on my previous 3.5 week safari 8 years ago.

Anyway, post some more wildlife spotting, we got up very close to a giraffe and zebras (less shy than in the Mara), before relaxing by a lodge pool for a bit.

Lastly, the highlight of the trip: we saw a lion very up close making its way on top of a tree branch - Lions in Nakuru do climb on trees, so no place to hide. It was a special moment being up and close with the majestic animal! The highlight of the trip so far.Read more