Africa Safari Day 5: Beautiful Birds and New Parks... from Tsavo to Amboseli National Park
Maybe the shot of the day. Lilac-breasted roller showing off its colors. We woke up this morning with the realization that today was going to be our last day in Tsavo National Park. We have made so many great memories here, and had so many incredible wildlife encounters, but there is more of Africa to see. But before we left, the group decided to wake up early and squeeze one more morning game drive in. After a quick cup of Kenyan coffee of course. Excited for a new day, we piled into our vehicle. Right out of the gate we came across four black backed jackals, which we hadn't seen yet. It was also necessary to stop and take pictures of our first sunrise in Africa. It has been so overcast that we haven't had the pleasure of those famous African sunrises and sunsets. It was a good start. We continued on past some very large birds which turned out to be white backed vultures and a tawny eagle. The early morning golden hour just made everything we came across more beautiful and pho...