A very, very early morning. A long bus ride later, we stopped for breakfast. I learned about what I wouldn’t want to eat ever. Food aside, the views of the Uluguru mountains were gorgeous. 

A quick stop at the Augustine house and then Safari time! 

We drove through 3 different seasons just getting there. The weather changes so often. So many surprising sights to take in. The Maasai in full regalia. The kids, the shops along the road. 

Loved how the sight of deer outside the park had me shooting only to have the priest tell me to wait. We finally reached Mikumi National park.

We managed to see everything… almost everything… Lions, Elephants, Gnu, Zebras, Giraffes, Birds, Crocs, Deer, Gazelles…. Loved learning all the little stories of how the forgetful gnu are left as prey. Loved watching giraffes running. Watching herds of deer and learning that there is only male. Spotting birds and weirdly shaped trees. The story of the baobab tree used by poachers to hide themselves. 

Africa has so much to offer. I can’t get enough of this amazing place. 

On the way back we caught a beautiful sunset from the Augustine house. We even got to hear Fr. Aidan play the drums. My favourite find was the board games made from plastic bottle caps. How ingenious!