Day 11 - Tuesday Oct. 11

Day 11 - Tuesday Oct. 11.

On Safari…

I’m sitting here on the back porch of Baknbung lodge looking out on an African Elephant, a Rhinoceros, a hippo, several zebras and flocks of black and white birds.   The elephant was at the watering hole getting a drink and spraying itself with muddy water to cool itself against the bright sun.   Last evening when we arrived we were greeted by a bunch of Velvet monkeys right outside our rooms.   We had to keep the doors closed or they would get into the rooms to take the cookies and sugar packets off the desk.   One of the women in our group learned this firsthand!

This morning we got up before sunrise and left for a game drive at 5:30am.   It was beautiful to watch the sun rise while we were in the park.  We’re hoping to see the “Big Five,” which includes elephants, Lions, Cheetahs, Hippos, and water buffalo.   All we are missing in the Cheetah and Water Buffalo.    This morning we saw the very elusive Black Rhino, which the guide said he only sees about once every three weeks.   We also saw a hippo, giraffes, white rhino’s, zebras, Springbok, Impala, and lots of other small deer.   

Later today we will do another safari drive at 4:30, until sundown.   Maybe we can complete the big five.   It is bright sun and warm today...great day to relax and reflect on all that we have experienced in the past 12 days.     Tomorrow we will go on another game drive early in the morning, then head to the airport to fly home.