The morning of the second drive started off even colder than the first, but this time we came prepared. Rule #1: Layer up! Tank tops, t-shirts, button downs, jackets, tights and long pants. Rule #2: Do not order eggs at breakfast, they take to long to cook. Rule #3: Bring only good vibes.
The first thing we saw before we even got the the main gate, was this early rising elephant. After seeing a good chunk of the animals on the first day, this elephant sighting was pleasant, but far from exciting.
About five minutes later, Peitrus suddenly killed the engine and let the truck slowly roll to a stop. He turned to us with a smile on his face and said look to your right...
Not five feet from the road was the cheetah I had seen the day before, licking her chops in satisfaction. It was so quiet that I could hear the snap and pull of tendons as the cheetah, a gracful eater (compared to what followed), devoured her kill. While she was alone now, she would have to be weary of pack traveling scavengers who often steal meals from the cats by overpowering them in numbers. These thieves include jackals, hyenas and vultures.
We left the predators to eat in peace as we got got word that there were three No. 3's (lions) lounging around a waterhole not for from our location. On the way there, we came across a few herbavores who were also joining in on the trend of breakfast today.
When we pulled up to the waterhole there were numberous cars and busses trying to get a good look at the lions. There were two lady lions and one boy lion, mane barely coming in. To be completely honest, the sighting was anti-climatic.
That was all the eating we would be seeing for the time being. Having gotten to see the cheetah eating, the jackals devouring, and the vultures cleanin' up the trash we were quite satisfied with the day. It was time to head back, refuel and get ready for the afternoon drive.
