On the prowl at dawn (Day 6)

Today started off relaxed with a thorough outdoor massage, enjoying a fantastic view of Kibale National Park. After breakfast, we set off for the next leg of our journey.

For the next hour, we traveled on bumpy roads, admiring the beautiful landscape with its many crater lakes before continuing on to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Here, we actually had 2 hours of free time, which we all spent in and by the pool. With a view over the endless savannah, we even spotted an elephant in the distance while swimming in the pool.

In the twilight, we went on our next game drive. We weren't expecting to see as many animals as before, as most of them retreat to the water during the dry season. But we didn't need many animals to have an extraordinary experience! We were very successful in our "lion hunt". In addition to a pair of lions mating, we also saw 2 lionesses on a termite mound. But the biggest highlight was being able to observe a lion while it was eating! Even our guide has only seen this a few times in nearly 10 years.

As you can see in the photos, every lion in this national park wears a GPS collar. This is for the protection of the lions. Since the national park is not fenced off, lions sometimes prey on the villagers' cattle. In response, the villagers poison the lions to protect their herds.

In the rapidly falling darkness, we returned to the lodge where a delicious barbecue awaited us. We spent the evening together with our guide, enjoying a cozy atmosphere.