Into the Wild- our final evening/morning (Days 9-10); March 31-April 1
On Day Two of our time at Aquila Game Reserve, we set out at 7 a.m., which felt early given the long drive and the evening safari the day before, for a morning safari. The morning started when we spotted hippos outside of the water, a rare sight compared to the previous day when we only saw their nostrils and eyes peeking above the water’s surface. Notably, we learned that their skin is very sensitive to the sun’s rays, explaining why they’re most active in the early morning hours. We also learned that, despite their adorable appearance, hippos are the most dangerous mammals in Africa in terms of human fatalities. After spending some time around the hippos and watching the sun rise behind the mountains, we continued our drive and were able to see rhinos, zebras, giraffes, elephants, springbok and lions. In all, seeing these animals up close, creatures we’ve grown up learning about, was a surreal experience and something I’ll never forget. What an awesome way to end our trip! ...
