Animal Kingdom: Kilimanjaro Safaris

Did you know that white rhinos got their name from their wide mouths? Of course you did, since you listened to what your safari driver said.


Double wide
 
I think they tried, but the Google Bird went extinct before it returned the answer. ;)

I think this may be the elephant equivalent of wrist wrestling:


Trunk wrestling
 
I think I have more photos of giraffes on safari than any other animal. You'd think lions would be last on the list, but I really think the mandrils on Monkey Island bring up the rear.


I spy with my Masai eye
 
Several new young animals can be found on Kilimanjaro Safaris this year, including these three Greater Kudu. Fortunately, when they are startled by a passing vehicle, they stand motionless rather than running away.


How do you do, kudu?
 
Dennis - I only recently noticed how you started all the sub-threads within the parks, and only just noticed this one in particular. I've often posted my Kilimanjaro shots within the POTC AK thread - but this is more focused. Nice shots you've got here so far!

BTW - I agree with you on the cheetah - those rocks are just about the best chance you get to see them closer and shoot them better - 99% of the time they're lying in the shade, on the ground, partially blocked, or up against the fence - so the few times they decide to come out and lounge on those rocks for some warmth, is usually the best time to snag them! I too got my best cheetah shots in that very same location:
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You're right about the warthogs too. Looking back, I've only caught them out once or twice in many many trips! One time a few years back I was lucky to catch a baby one standing next to mom:
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