Nguuni Nature Sanctuary

Today we went to Nguuni Nature Sanctuary near Bamburi, the trip we’d postponed because of rain yesterday.

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It had rained heavily overnight, but we were optimistic.

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There were pretty little flowers.

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But the overnight rain had made the path treacherous.

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Imelda was regretting her choice of flip flops 🙁

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The reward was a close encounter with twiga (giraffes). On the basis that you can’t have too many giraffe pictures (Katherine, Wendy) here we go. Sadly the rain returned and the distant giraffes were a bit shrouded in mist.

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A little wagtail – one of the few birds braving the rain.

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Waterbuck

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Sitting by the lake

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with this view

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Hello ducky

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The lake house

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Nick felt the need for a crown of thorns

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A little hedgehog on the path.

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1 Comment

  1. Bridget says:

    African pygmy hedgehog?! BRING MEEEEEE

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