Day 10 – Wild Encounters and Cultural Wonders

 Today was a long safari day. We started with breakfast and then began our drive. It was amazing to see all the animals out in the wild! We saw lots of mamas with their babies. One of the highlights was seeing the lionesses eating a freshly killed animal!

Our picnic lunch was wonderful, though we had some unexpected company—giant storks circling around and trying to steal our food. We learned that the “sack” hanging from their neck shows who the leader is; the dominant bird gets first choice!

The adventure continued with many more animal sightings. At the Mara River, we spotted multiple hippos and a couple of crocodiles—one of them was huge! We also stood at the trails where the wildebeests cross during their great migration. Another highlight was seeing the border between Kenya and Tanzania—it was just a simple rock with no fence at all.

After returning to camp and resting, we stepped outside to watch the hippos. At night they roam freely across the grounds, and on their second visit they knocked out our power. We had no electricity all night and into the morning.

After dinner, the Maasai warriors surprised us with a lively show of singing, dancing, and a jumping contest. Afterwards, one of the warriors answered our questions, giving us a glimpse into their lives and traditions.

We ended the day with dinner and packing.

It was a long and busy day, but we were full of joy and wonder at all we had experienced.

How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

Psalm 104:24