Rare Zebras & Giraffes

As we drove to our lodgings, Karamushu pointed out some of the rare animals living at Lewa--the endangered Grevy’s Zebra (poached for their beautiful pin-striped coats--notice their big ears), and Reticulated giraffes, whose patches are smooth and defined compared to the more common Maasi giraffe. The countryside is semi- arid, with grassy plains, thorny shrubs and rocky hills and mountains. Mt. Kenya, a beautiful mountain, can be seen off in the distance from many vantage points at Lewa.