Welcome to the jungle

The morning is damp as we drink the last of our coffee. We are heading to the Arusha National Park and waiting for our driver. As we begin driving up the mountain, we quickly realize shorts were a terrible choice - it's cold and we have a full day ahead of us. First, we must stop by a few zebras and water buffalo at the watering hole.

Shortly after, we are greeted by baboons. They are everywhere!

Followed by more monkeys!

The walking safari is nothing like I have ever experienced. So many eyes are on the strangers trudging through unwarranted territory.

Our walk takes us to a waterfall. The sound is deceptive and booming. Still the view is magnificent.

We finish off with a canoeing excursion and spot a few eyes peeping out of the water…hippos.

 If only pictures could do it justice.