Wildebeest

Ndutu Moments by Kitundu

Lake Ndutu can be a mesmerizing place during the great migration. Rains compel Wildebeest and Zebra toward a darkened horizon and eventually to the fields where they will give birth to the next generation. Above, a small portion of the throng circumnavigates the lake.

In the trees overlooking the lake and Augur Buzzard stands sentry.

Greater Flamingos quarrel with one another while feeding in the shallows.

A Black-headed Heron takes wing ahead of the advancing herd.

A Blacksmith Plover forages near the lake edge.

A lone Hooded Vulture with the decaying head of a Wildebeest.

A Northern White-crowned Shrike keeps a keen eye on the surrounding grasslands.

Moving right along, a snail takes its time outside of the Ndutu Wildlife Lodge.

The view from the cottages often includes hares, impala, Black-shouldered Kites, and Dik Dik.

It is a vibrant and lush place after the rains, and life seizes every opportunity to thrive.

Tanzanian Animals (part two) by Kitundu

A Zebra on the Serengeti dines casually near the road.

A young Giraffe near Lake Manyara tries to blend in.

Wildebeest on the move in the Serengeti Plains.

A friend stretches near a crowd of hippos in Ngorongoro Crater.

Termite mounds make for good scratching posts. Another Elephant waits its turn.

Red Elephants abound in Manyara because of the rich volcanic dirt.

Maasai have lived in harmony with the land for generations.

A Leopard makes a rare appearance high above a rocky outcropping in the Serengeti.