Since we went to Africa at the tail end of the rainy season (and there wasn’t much rainfall that rainy season either), the lake was mostly dry. Nonetheless, there was no shortage of things to see!
Lake Manyara is drying up — the dry season is beginning… All those pink dots are flamingos. I never thought I’d see so many flamingos in Africa! |
A herd of zebras grazing by the lake |
We drove through some jungle and there were monkeys/babooons everywhere! I think this is a Blue Monkey. |
Vervet Monkey. These guys were much cuter. 🙂 |
Another Blue Monkey. He looked so thoughtful. Although 1 minute later, it was quite a different story! |
On our way out of the jungle, we saw an Impala. Yup, that’s what the Chevy Impala is named after — an African antelope! |
Next stop, hippo pool! |
Lazy hippos. How cute are the little birdies sitting on their back? |
Giraffes! Once we hit a clearing, these guys were everywhere! I love their long legs and they’re so graceful in person. |
Hello giraffe. |
And that’s day 1 of our safari! Stay tuned as the honeymoon series keeps on going… 🙂
P.S. In case you missed it:
- Polka Polka Dot – My latest outfit post! I layered me some polka-dots.
Angie says
awww i love animals! this looks like the dream honeymoon 🙂 romantic and fun!
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Rachel says
These photos are absolutely incredible – lovely that you seem to be having such an incredible time!
Stephanie Huynh says
these photos are great! they look like they'd be featured on national geographic (sans the native women). a safari for a honeymoon is a great idea!
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oomph. says
seriously…like an outdoor zoo…i wouldn't think to see flamingos either!!
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Michelle says
Great pics! So much better than a zoo!! The birds on the hippos are too cute! Great photo capture of your thoughtful monkey!!
Alamodeetplus says
I feel like I experienced Africa through this post! Can't wait to see more amazing photos. Did you use a telephoto lens?
Tiffany says
This must have been a trip of a lifetime! What a great honeymoon Kileen! Great photos and can't wait to see more.
Lei says
Really awesome safari photos!!! Up close and personal with wildlife… It's my dream too!:)
Julie Wang says
Gorgeous pics! May I ask which camera and lens did you use? Thanks!
Really Petite says
awe i love the pics of the monkeys and giraffes!!! looks like a quite an adventure!!!
Callandra says
Your pictures are amazing Kileen!! Thank you so much for sharing these 😉
Lisachen08 says
OmgoSh kileen your honeymoon pictures are amazing!! I can only I,gain what it must have been like to see all of those majestic creatures up close and personal!! Can't wait to see more of your honeymoon!!
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Sewpetite Gal says
WOW! Those are beautiful photos! So glad that you got to see such gorgeous creatures in real life – just amazing!
shinyprettythings says
beautiful!!! thosse giraffes must've been an amazing site. that picture of them just takes my breathe away! great quality pics. cant wait to see the rest =D
Gria Loka says
Kileen…you have such a good eye in photography!! I love the monkey expression 🙂 Glad you had so much fun in Africa :))))
Your loyal reader from irving,
Gria
Cel says
Awesome! You took some great photos. I really love giraffes… and those lazy hippos are so funny XD
QuestforFashionSense says
Day 1 of the safari looks AMAZING.
AUBS* says
pls keep 'em coming. I am loving these pics. they're amazing. what an experience of a lifetime! makes me want to reconsider my honeymoon options when the day comes.
Urban Jungle Fashion says
I love the spot on that particular giraffe.