From 2016 to 2020, I had the unique experience of leading tours for a full four years, and those two days in the itinerary felt like an eternity! I found myself silently wishing for it to end… First, there was the all-day tour of Amboseli. From 8 AM to 4 PM, to be honest, I knew we wouldn’t see much.
The elephants are incredibly smart; when it gets hot, they either soak in the swamps or hide under trees where you can’t get close, or just stand still like statues. Both the elephants and I were almost heatstroke. Whenever we spotted something, I would tell the guests to wait, hoping that maybe it would put on a show for us!
It’s better to stay here than go somewhere else.
Next, there’s Lake Nakuru National Park, which should be renamed “Living Hell National Park.” There are three living hells: the distant white rhinos, the lions that occasionally appear, and the leopards that never show up. Every time I come here for a safari, I never bring a camera because I know there’s nothing to see!
!! Not for any other reason, but because the forest area is too vast. It’s a paradise for animals and a nightmare for safaris. The most accommodating are the baboons, who are always in the middle of the road, picking lice and scratching their butts. It used to be great with the flamingos, but now it’s not so good.
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Actually, the mornings and evenings at Amboseli are quite fun, but the schedule is too rigid, and it’s too hot at noon to see anything! Now, the water level at Nakuru has risen too much, and the white rhinos have moved far away, making it impossible to get close. I really don’t like Nakuru [disappointed].
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I totally get that feeling about wanting the day to end—it sounds like such a long and exhausting tour! But wow, seeing elephants using the swamps and shade for survival is fascinating. It’s crazy how intelligent they are! I wonder if other parts of the park were more exciting.
I totally get that feeling about wanting the day to end—it can be exhausting! But wow, seeing those elephants in their natural habitat sounds incredible. Nature really has a way of making you appreciate its power.
Absolutely agree! Witnessing wildlife like elephants in their natural habitat is truly humbling. It reminds us how fragile yet resilient nature is. Thanks for sharing your thoughts—glad you connected with the story!