The scenery just to the west of the Serengeti is very reminiscent of the Disney Lion King movie. Gigantic boulders are piled into mountains but surrounded by perfectly flat plains. Even after taking geology 209 I can’t figure out how these rock formations were made. As you drive through the Serengeti these odd rock piles become less common. However, in true lion king fashion, we came across a male and female lion resting on top of one of these huge boulders just off of the road. With his very regal stance the male stood up for us, made a couple of nice poses for the camera, and looked over the herd of wildebeests at his disposal. Interestingly the mood shifted as the male lion took a sudden ‘interest’ in his lioness, something I am sure not many safari goes get to see. I don’t know how long the lion gestation period is but Simba is on his way. (check out the pictures coming soon)
