Life's a Stitch

(March 5, 2026)

Our lunch destination was the Tarangire Sopa Lodge. Our previous experience with the Sopa chain meant it will be a step up from our recent box lunches.

On our way we saw another new-to-us creature, a Rock Hyrax. They live in rock crevices in order to escape predators.

The wildlife became more colourful. We spotted a Lilac Breasted Roller.

And upon arriving at the lodge’s lush grounds there was a Rainbow Agama Lizard aka the Red-headed Rock Lizard, beautiful by either name:

We were escorted from the lobby

to the pool area for a delicious grilled lunch: burgers, chicken and fish.

Back on the road there were Masai Giraffes with their characteristic leafy shaped jagged spots. I could imagine one printed with Canadian maple leaves.

And an elephant family with a young new member.

We saw one using a tree to scratch an itch.

There was a Ground Hornbill standing in a tree:

Finally, a troop of baboons.

And that’s a wrap for the animals. This part of our trip was far above and beyond what we ever imagined!

Kenya and Tanzania in late February to early March worked out well for us, but note, a few days after we left there was massive flooding a month before the rainy season usually starts. Climate change?

Our tour agency couldn’t get us flights back tomorrow so we’ll have a free day in Arusha. The Masai Craft Market is on our agenda. Stay tuned.