Nakuru National Park was AMAZING! Although we weren’t trucking across the plains (there were trails leading everywhere), it was a full-on African safari. The top of the 4WD van we were in popped up and allowed us to stand and see in 360 degrees. The animals roamed freely and were EVERYWHERE.
The first critter we experienced, while we sat and waited for our passes to be processed, were the baboons. I figured they were hanging around the main entrance for a reason, they’re not stupid after all! A few of us wondered over to the main lodge building to use the men’s room and saw, as we sauntered back to the van, a baboon high-tailing it across the lot with something in his hands. He was being chased by two other monkeys vying for a bit of whatever he had. We even laughed as the whole scenario played out in front of us. The humor faded as we got closer to the van as saw the look on Dave’s face.
Apparently, as we walked away, Dave took one step away from the van, which opened a window of opportunity for the baboon to covertly enter the passenger compartment and raid the cookie supply! They grabbed an entire bag of cookies and a big bunch of little bananas that Dave had in front of his seat.
The rest of the day in the park was less eventful, but incredible to say the least. I honestly don’t have the words to fully describe it. Here are some pictures instead:
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| Hippos at Lake Naivashu |
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| Thompson's Gazelle |
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| Smile! |
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