Life's a Stitch

(March 3, 2026)

We continued on our drive through Serengeti. 

Steve caught a glimpse of a leopard sleeping in a tree.

That completed the big five for the three of us who went to Nairobi National Park on our first day. The rest haven’t seen a rhino yet, so with the leopard, they have four of the five, but there are two full days of game drives left.

The drivers are in constant radio contact regarding sightings or calling for help. The Safari vehicles were tough modified Toyota trucks, but sometimes found themselves in need of help. Nearby guides will come to the rescue. We went to help this vehicle mired in the mud.

On our way again and there was another leopard carrying a significant chunk of gazelle.

Klipspringers were perched high on the rocks.

Then it was our turn for a callout to nearby drivers. Coincidentally there was another stuck vehicle close by. Steve helped them first as we chilled in the car, having our bag lunches. 

Our rescue took two attempts.

We were happy to be going again.

On our way back to the camp we saw lounging lions.

Another Superb Starling

And a Hornbill