Deep sea fishing of the coast near Malindi
Out on a beautiful day, deep sea fishing in the Indian Ocean
Semi arid Samburu
BW image of the semi arid Samburu that receives very little annual rainfall. A hostile place to survive.
Oryx in the tall grass
A Oryx lightly disturbed looks up from the grazing to see what we are doing. Beautiful afternoon sunshine in Tsavo East
Zebras in the Mara river
A small group of zebras have descended down the steep river bank and are now standing in the water probably afraid to take the full step of crossing the deep middle of the river.
Talking Olive baboon
I am not sure if this Olive Baboon was talking me or what was the intention, but the sounds and the gestures was there.
Disabled elephant
Looking at this adult elephant and you can see one of the back legs is disfigured. Most likely inherited as we saw other elephants in the herd with similar issues. Apart from the disfigured back leg the elephant looked healthy so it would not have been too much of a handicap for survival.
Overheating crocodile
Crocodiles basking in the sun can overheat but opening the mouth can lower the body temperature. Here a example from Tsavo east.
Lions on the road
Nairobi park late afternoon and we have a lion family that have occupied the road and the surrounding area
Vista over the Tsavo East semi desert landscape
With the Yatta plateau in the background you get a good impression of the rugged terrain of Tsavo East. The Galana river is in the foreground giving a few green specks to the barren view. Tsavo East is a Kenyan national park that covers an area of approximately 13,747 square kilometers. The park is located in the Coast Province and lies in the Taita-Taveta County. It is bordered to the north by the Yatta Plateau, which at 2,149 meters above sea level is one of the world’s longest lava flows. The park can be accessed through three gates: Voi, Bachuma and Mackinnon Road. Tsavo East is crossed by the Galana River, which forms a large swamp in the south of the park. The riverine forests around the Galana River are home to hippopotamuses and crocodiles. Elsewhere in the park are open plains, acacia woodlands and scrublands
The rugged terrain of Tsavo East makes it difficult to access many areas of the park.
Elephant Tsavo East at the Galana river
Elephant walking in the Galana river with the Yatta Plateau close by. Tsavo East National Park is one of the most popular parks in Kenya. The park is located in the Coast Province and covers an area of 8,000 square kilometers. The park is well known for its rugged terrain and diverse wildlife. Tsavo East is home to over 1,000 elephants, as well as lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, and many other species. One of the highlights of a visit to Tsavo East is a safari along the Galana River. This river flows through the heart of the park and offers excellent opportunities to see elephants and other wildlife up close.
Vultures and Marabou Storks
Down stream from the area where you normally see the majority of the crossings for wildebeests/zebras the Mara river bends and hits a series of rapids. Most of the drowned animals will likely wash up in this area. This is where the Marabou Storks and Vultures congregate during the migration. Plenty of meat to dig into.
Flipping the Rhino Charge car
Danish Rhino Charge team. Major delay as we managed to flip the car in a dry river bed.
Eastern yellow billed Hornbill
Eastern yellow billed Hornbill sitting pretty on acacia tree in Meru.
Elephants and the Chyulu range
Beautiful sight, close to seven a clock and a group of elephants in Tsavo West by the water hole. In the distance the Chyulu range