Arusha to Lake Manyara – Kirurumo Tented Lodge
We were picked up by our driver from Hoopoe Safaris, and drove off to Lake Manyara through many Masai villages. It was interesting to see how the tribes have kept their traditional clothing and herd tending way of life. Only 2% of Masai children go to school, they are out with their fathers tending their livestock. We passed one group of boys who jumped up with white painted faces, very similar to Halloween masks, our driver explained that they were painted that way because they had recently been circumcised.
We had only been in Lake Manyara Park for five minutes when our driver told us all that chattering was monkeys that were telling each other there was danger nearby. He stopped the car and in the bush were 3 young lions lying on a log. We were very lucky as we were the only ones to see lions that day.
After spending the afternoon on safari we headed to our accommodation for the night - a real step up from our normal hotels. A beautiful tented lodge with both the nicest bathroom and the biggest bed we have had on our entire trip. The view from the balcony took in all of Lake Manyara. Total luxury (though K wasn't that impressed with one tactless waiter)!
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