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We spent the next couple of days on Safari. From Arusha we first drove to the Ngorogoro Crater which backs onto the Serengeti and is the remains of a Volcano. The remaining Crater is full of animals almost like a little eco-system. We saw lots of animals that I haven't seen in the wild before like jackals, hyenas, ostriches etc. The scenery was incredible but by midday we had to get out because of the heat.

Stupid Buffalo

Miles and Miles of Africa

Ngorogoro Crater Safari

In the afternoon we had lunch on the rim of the Crater and then headed into the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is famous for seeing cats and everyone knows I LOVE CATS. Almost immediately we saw a cheetah on the side of the road with a kill, and then a couple of minutes later her 4 cubs emerged we also saw leopards and heaps of lions. It was such a good day, I could watch them for hours. They are just like massive moggies!

Lion Posing for the Camera

Serengeti Safari

That evening we slept inside the Serengeti in our tents, in the middle of the park, with no fences, just a guard with a gun. It was a brilliant experience, I went to sleep listening to hyenas laughing, and it was crazy to wake up, get in the vehicles and see elephants less than 100m away.

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lizziecarver on November 11, 2010 from Arusha, Tanzania

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Baby elephants! Jealous! xx

written by Tay on November 16, 2010

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