The Mara River in Kenya was a favorite hangout for hippos, which are considered one of the most dangerous to life and limb in Africa. This photo was taken from an overview of the river from the safety of a Land Rover.
While in Kenya, I crossed these exotic and potentially dangerous waters, several times daily during a four-day stay at Governor’s Lodge. Shown here, my friend, Kim, and the boatman, wait for me to come on board before crossing to the other side, where Kim and I will be met by a guard to escort us to our luxury tent accommodations.
The tents come equipped with a large tile shower, another form of water. In the morning, we had to wait for another guard to escort us to breakfast.
One night, we were forced to wait out a couple of hippos who had come to visit our tent site before we could return to it.
you wo would have made a well marinated meal loved the story and photos
you two would have made a well marinated meal loved the story and photos
Looks like quite an adventure. Love the hippos (although from a distance). 🙂
It was an amazing trip. Hippos are massive. Remember that ornery, old, scarred up one crossing the road covered with lily pads. The guide was ready to bolt if he even glanced our way.