Walking along the Rebmann Glacier near the Uhuru peak
After reaching the Uhuru peak we did a survey of the ice fields and the Rebmann glacier. It was a beautiful clear morning and the strong winds had died down for a serene walk around the Glaciers.
Ewaso Ngiro in the Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Stunning view of the Ewaso Ngiro carving its way through the semi desert landscapes of Buffalo Springs.
Typical detail of the semi arid Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Acacia trees and small shrubs populate the arid north of Kenya with small tracts of grass in between.
Uhuru Peak 5895 meters
On a very cold March morning I reached Uhuru Peak and the southern ice fields with my friend Sergei. Our water bottles had frozen solid and we had to break one to eat some ice. The night ascend had been extremely cold with temperatures in the minus 10-20 range with high winds near the peak.
Two reticulated zebras on a warm afternoon
Near the Ewaso Ngiro river, two riticulated zebras grazing in the afternoon sun.
A lone elephant in the dying sunlight
Samburu on a warm late afternoon with the sun slowly retracting behind the horizon. A lone elephant wandering over the dry landscape in semi arid Samburu.
Weaver Bird starting up a fresh new nest
A weaver bird working on the grass ring that will support the complete nest. The rains are soon coming and the building project needs to be completed before everything turns green.
Ewaso Ngiro Buffalo Springs National Reserve
A warm afternoon with the sun setting over the glittering Ewaso Ngiro. Magical view over this semi arid landscape where the river is the only lifeline.
Southern ice fields from Karanga
The southern ice fields as seen from Karanga camp on Kilimanjaro. One day and one night away from the peak.
The Sun hitting the frozen peak of Kilimanjaro
The first sunlight hitting the frozen peak of Kilimanjaro while strong winds pushes clouds bathed in warm sunlight over the rim. Beautiful sight on a freezing morning.
Uhuru Peak 20 below zero
We started climbing Kilimanjaro at 23:00 in the night, the sky was completely clear with the Milky Way fully visible. In clear nights like this the temperature drops very quickly as the cold from the universe has no barriers to pass. Our water bottles frozen solid within two hours and the temperature must have been in the minus 10-20 range.
Bush fire on the savanna
The scarred landscape after a small bush fire. The fire takes away all the old dry vegetation and makes way for fresh green grass for the animals.
Flock of birds with deterministic chaos unfolding
Deterministic chaos unfolding in a flock of sea birds as they weave in and out at great speed
Wildebeest frantically running/swimming through the Mara river to reach the shore
At the Mara river a large group of Wildebeests are crossing the river moving frantically to get to safety on the shore line.
Olive Baboon foraging for insects, spiders and scorpions
In the bone dry Tsavo West on the ochre colored soil, a slim Olive Baboon is passing the water hole. A little earlier it was foraging for insects, spiders and scorpions on the ground.