The sky was overcast this morning so we didn’t get a look at Mount Kilamonjaro but we didn’t let that get us down. We ate a hearty breakfast and loaded up our van and hit the road. We drove out to Lake Manyara National Park and did our first safari. We immediately saw some animals. Our tally so far includes: zebras, hippos, giraffes, wildebeests, impalas, mongoose, antelope, elephants, two types of monkeys, buffalo, baboons, and a million different birds that we are in the process of naming.

We checked into Maramboi Tented Camp and found our space delightful with a full view of animals and the lake. We were welcomed with hot towels to wash our faces, a cool drink of mango juice, and lots of caution about not wandering around camp on our own after dark. The animals come very close to the lodge and you never know when the lions will show up. We had a delightful lunch, relaxed a bit and then joined in with happy hour by the pool to watch the sun set over the lake.

Its been a great day!