Playing in red mud

The Africa journal - Road to Tsavo, once rocked by the man-eating lions!

April 14th 2018
Do you recall the movie – “The Ghost and the Darkness?” Some like it some don’t. It’s about the man-eating lions in Tsavo. I know, I know, - the movie was not made in Kenya…probably in South Africa or somewhere else. Like many others. But that’s not my point. The movie was made to tell the story of the vast sub-Saharan Tsavo plain that was once famous for the notorious man-eating lio ... read more

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Founding president and liberation struggle icon Jomo KENYATTA led Kenya from independence until his death in 1978, when President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI took power in a constitutional succession. The country was a de facto one-party state from 196... ... read more

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My father grew up amid the green hills of Assam in India. When I was a little boy, I went with him to see the vastness of nature, holding his hand. He is the one who instilled the love for nature in me; everything I love in nature today, I owe to him. I have lived in Canada for many years now, but my love for nature and the outdoors is everlasting. Travelling and photography are my passions. Although I visit tourist areas, I rarely spend time there unless there are historic interests. I often travel off the beaten paths of jungles, mountains and rural areas. While travelling to such places... full info

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23rd April 2018

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Surreal
Amazing that this big elephant is covered in mud. Almost looks unreal, almost looks like he's covered in chocolate.

23rd April 2018

gangopa
tab gangopadhyay

Surreal
And I was the stupid one about to get out of the vehicle to closely inspect that chocolate. As you read, Hardev wondered if I am crazy or maniac! They looked beautiful, isn't it? Wild beauty in the wilderness!

1st May 2018

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

How amazing!
I'm pretty amazed by the Sikh Gurdwara and their free accommodation, but even more amazed by this gorgeous gorgeous beast. How anyone can bring themselves to harm them is totally beyond my comprehension :(

1st May 2018

gangopa
tab gangopadhyay

How amazing!
I was also surprised to see the generosity of the Gurdwara, and the peacefulness inside the compound was so soothing. And you are so right about these beautiful animals...I love them all. If u have time, please glance through my current blog and I have described their lifestyle as I have observed in Tsavo. Thank you for your comment. BTW, the next one will be my last blog on this beautiful country....time to go back home.

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