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PHOTOS

©Astral Aspects.
Our view at breakfast on Christmas morning.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [1.5] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY KODAK EASYSHARE C813 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA; 3296x2472; Metering mode = Pattern; 6 mm; ISO-80; Normal exposure mode; 1941/1000000 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - auto mode

©Astral Aspects. Northern Wheatear.
BIRDS | Passerines | Thrush, Robins, Chaf.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-400; 1/800 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance

©Astral Aspects. Red-and-Yellow Barbet.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Barbets, Tinkerbirds.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-100; 1/500 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - auto mode

©East Africa Dreams. Red-and-Yellow Barbet.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Barbets, Tinkerbirds.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [27.8] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. ; Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL; 3456x2304; Metering mode = Partial; 417 mm; ISO-800; Normal exposure mode; 1/1250 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

©Astral Aspects. Northern Wheatear.
BIRDS | Passerines | Thrush, Robins, Chaf.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-100; 1/500 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - auto mode

©Astral Aspects. Grant's Zebra.
MAMMALS | Ungulates | Odd-toed.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-100; 1/500 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - auto mode

©Astral Aspects. Somali Ostrich.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Ostrich.

©East Africa Dreams. Dwarf Mongoose.
MAMMALS | Carnivores.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [27.8] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. ; Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL; 3456x2304; Metering mode = Partial; 417 mm; ISO-800; Normal exposure mode; 1/640 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

©East Africa Dreams. Black-headed Lapwing.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Plovers.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.9] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. ; Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL; 3456x2304; Metering mode = Partial; 313 mm; ISO-800; Normal exposure mode; 1/500 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

©East Africa Dreams. Golden Pipit.
BIRDS | Passerines | Wagtails, Pipits.

©Astral Aspects. Black-faced Sandgrouse.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Sandgrouse.

©Astral Aspects. Impala.
MAMMALS | Ungulates | Even-toed.

©Astral Aspects. Impala.
MAMMALS | Ungulates | Even-toed.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [10.3] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 154 mm; ISO-100; 1/250 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - auto mode

©East Africa Dreams. African Hoopoe.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Wood-hoopoes.

©Astral Aspects. Grey-headed Kingfisher.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Kingfishers.

©Astral Aspects. African Elephant.
MAMMALS | Elephant.

©Astral Aspects. African Elephant.
MAMMALS | Elephant.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [4.7] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 70 mm; ISO-100; 1/250 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - auto mode

Distance (to subject) in meters = [12.2] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 183 mm; ISO-400; 1/400 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance

Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-400; 1/500 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance

©East Africa Dreams. African Elephant.

Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-400; 1/400 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance

Distance (to subject) in meters = [11.2] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 168 mm; ISO-400; 1/500 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance

©Astral Aspects. Gerenuk (Giraffe Antelope).
Distance (to subject) in meters = [7.3] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 109 mm; ISO-400; 1/500 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance

©Astral Aspects. Gerenuk (Giraffe Antelope).

©Astral Aspects. Masai Giraffe.

Distance (to subject) in meters = [10.3] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 154 mm; ISO-100; 1/400 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

©Astral Aspects. Agama Lizard.
REPTILES | Lizards.

©Astral Aspects.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [2.6] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 39 mm; ISO-100; 1/320 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

Distance (to subject) in meters = [3.9] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 59 mm; ISO-100; 1/250 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

©East Africa Dreams. Tawny Eagle.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Vultures, Eagles.

Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-100; 1/400 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

©Astral Aspects. Yellow Baboon.
MAMMALS | Primates.

Distance (to subject) in meters = [15.9] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 238 mm; ISO-100; 1/400 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - auto mode

©Astral Aspects. Lesser Kudu.

©Astral Aspects. Red-billed Quelea.
BIRDS | Passerines | Weavers.
Huge flocks of Red-Billed Quelea.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-100; 1/500 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

©East Africa Dreams. Red-billed Quelea.
BIRDS | Passerines | Weavers.
Huge flocks of Red-Billed Quelea.

©Astral Aspects. Leopard.
MAMMALS | Carnivores.
Our first Leopard in the seven safaris to Tsavo East!

©Astral Aspects. White-browed Coucal.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Cuckoos, Coucals.

©Astral Aspects. Tawny Eagle.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Vultures, Eagles.

©East Africa Dreams. Spotted Hyena.
MAMMALS | Carnivores.
Eventually after almost tearing down the bush the Spotted Hyena managed to steal the Leopard's meal - a Zebra.

©Astral Aspects. Leopard.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-400; 1/30 secs.; .666666666666667 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance

©East Africa Dreams. Martial Eagle.

©Astral Aspects. Martial Eagle.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-400; 1/500 secs.; .666666666666667 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance

©East Africa Dreams. Lion.
It was almost as if this Lioness was waiting for us to take her photo.

©Astral Aspects. Lion.

©Astral Aspects.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [1.5] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY KODAK EASYSHARE C813 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA; 3296x2472; Metering mode = Pattern; 6 mm; ISO-80; Normal exposure mode; 1422/1000000 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - auto mode

Distance (to subject) in meters = [1.9] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY KODAK EASYSHARE C813 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA; 3296x2472; Metering mode = Pattern; 7.6 mm; ISO-80; Normal exposure mode; 2226/1000000 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - auto mode

©East Africa Dreams. Wire-tailed Swallow.
BIRDS | Passerines | Swallows, Martins.

Distance (to subject) in meters = [2.3] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY KODAK EASYSHARE C813 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA; 3296x2472; Metering mode = Pattern; 9.4 mm; ISO-80; Normal exposure mode; 1478/1000000 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - auto mode

©Astral Aspects. Kirk's Dik-dik.
Dik-dik are the smallest antelope. They don't need to drink from a waterhole as they lick the dew from leaves.

©Astral Aspects. Common Waterbuck.
You can distinguish the Common Waterbuck from the Defassa from its 'toilet seat' ring on its rump.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-100; 1/400 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

©Astral Aspects. Hippopotamus.

©East Africa Dreams. Great Egret.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Herons, Egrets.

©Astral Aspects. Hippopotamus.
Distance (to subject) in meters = [4.5] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY KODAK EASYSHARE C813 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA; 1280x960; Metering mode = Pattern; 18 mm; ISO-80; Normal exposure mode; 2554/1000000 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - auto mode

©East Africa Dreams. Hippopotamus.

©Astral Aspects. Grant's Zebra.
MAMMALS | Ungulates | Odd-toed.

©East Africa Dreams. Lilac-breasted Roller.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Bee-eaters, Rollers.

©East Africa Dreams. Bateleur.

©East Africa Dreams. Dwarf Mongoose.

©East Africa Dreams. Impala.

©East Africa Dreams. White-throated Bee-eater.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Bee-eaters, Rollers.

©Astral Aspects. African Buffalo.

©East Africa Dreams. Topi.
This is a lone Topi in the park. What it was doing there is anyone's guess.

©Astral Aspects. Vulturine Guineafowl.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Guineafowl, Frankolins.

©East Africa Dreams. African White-backed Vulture.

Distance (to subject) in meters = [1.5] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY KODAK EASYSHARE C813 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA; 3296x2472; Metering mode = Pattern; 6 mm; ISO-80; Normal exposure mode; 4910/1000000 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

Distance (to subject) in meters = [4.5] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY KODAK EASYSHARE C813 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA; 3296x2472; Metering mode = Pattern; 18 mm; ISO-800; Normal exposure mode; 10924/1000000 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

Ashnil Aruba Lodge from across Aruba Lake - where we stayed. A basic lodge, but excellent position in the middle (at least the open area) of the park.

Ashnil Aruba Lodge from across Aruba Lake.

©Astral Aspects. Common Fiscal (Shrike).
BIRDS | Passerines | Shrikes.
Common Fiscal Shrike.

©Astral Aspects. Fringe-eared Oryx.

©East Africa Dreams. Eastern Chanting Goshawk.

©Astral Aspects. Eastern Chanting Goshawk.

©East Africa Dreams. Tawny Eagle.

©East Africa Dreams. Gerenuk (Giraffe Antelope).
Distance (to subject) in meters = [17.7] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. ; Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL; 3456x2304; Metering mode = Pattern; 266 mm; ISO-400; Exposure program = Not defined; 1/40 secs.; 0 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance; Flash did not fire - compulsory mode

Distance (to subject) in meters = [20.] X [height of subject]/[proportion of subject vs. screen height]. DSC; Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL; 3072x2048; Metering mode = Pattern; 300 mm; ISO-400; 1/500 secs.; .666666666666667 step ( APEX value ); Auto white balance

©Astral Aspects. Kori Bustard.
BIRDS | Non-passerines | Bustards.

SUMMARIES

Safari track statistics:
Duration: 2:16 hrs
Distance covered: 62.6 kms

Safari track statistics:
Duration: 2:26 hrs
Distance covered: 44.7 kms

Safari track statistics:
Duration: 3:44 hrs
Distance covered: 37.1 kms

Distance covered: 73. kms

Safari statistics:
Start date: 30 Dec 2010
End date: 04 Jan 2011
Number of days : 6
Number of safari drives: 12
Total safari time: 38:32 hrs
Total distance: 777.3 kms
Club Che Shale
Ashnil Aruba Lodge
To learn more about the wildlife follow the links below.
'Passerines' are 'perching birds', 'Ungulates' are 'hoofed animals'.
Birds
Non-passerines
Barbets, Tinkerbirds
Red-and-Yellow Barbet [2]
Bee-eaters, Rollers
White-throated Bee-eater [1]
Bustards
Kori Bustard [2]
Cuckoos, Coucals
White-browed Coucal [1]
Vultures, Eagles
Bateleur [1]
Herons, Egrets
Great Egret [1]
Martial Eagle [5]
Tawny Eagle [4]
Eastern Chanting Goshawk [2]
Guineafowl, Frankolins
Vulturine Guineafowl [5]
Wood-hoopoes
African Hoopoe [1]
Kingfishers
Grey-headed Kingfisher [3]
Plovers
Black-headed Lapwing [1]
Lilac-breasted Roller [1]
Ostrich
Somali Ostrich [3]
Sandgrouse
Black-faced Sandgrouse [1]
African White-backed Vulture [1]
Passerines
Shrikes
Common Fiscal (Shrike) [2]
Wagtails, Pipits
Golden Pipit [3]
Weavers
Red-billed Quelea [3]
Swallows, Martins
Wire-tailed Swallow [1]
Thrush, Robins, Chaf
Northern Wheatear [2]
Mammals
Elephant
African Elephant [57]
Carnivores
Spotted Hyena [1]
Leopard [2]
Lion [3]
Dwarf Mongoose [2]
Primates
Yellow Baboon [1]
Ungulates
Even-toed
African Buffalo [12]
Kirk's Dik-dik [1]
Gerenuk (Giraffe Antelope) [3]
Masai Giraffe [13]
Topi [1]
Hippopotamus [3]
Impala [6]
Lesser Kudu [2]
Common Waterbuck [1]
Odd-toed
Fringe-eared Oryx [1]
grant's Zebra [5]
Reptiles
Lizards
Agama Lizard [1]

TRACKS

Track: 1

Track: 2

Track: 3

POIs

"Lugard's Falls"
| Lugard's Falls
An opportunity to stretch your legs

"Hippo Point"
| Hippo Point
An opportunity to stretch your legs

"Crocodile Point"
| Crocodile Point
An opportunity to stretch your legs

"Club Che Shale"
| Club Che Shale
An idyllic beach hotel, built in a 'Robinson Crusoesque' style from local natural materials, alongside a 5 mile long golden sandy beach with an excellent restaurant specialising in sea-food platters.

"Ashnil Aruba Lodge"
| Ashnil Aruba Lodge
A basic lodge with an excellent position in the middle of the park alongside a large watering hole. The lodge provides lunch for many tour operators.

"Voi Safari Lodge"
| Voi Safari Lodge
The lodge is placed close to Voi town but offers excellent views across the plains towards the Galana River and Yatta Plateau. It attracts a lot of game in the heat of the day because of the waterholes. Watch out for the baboons.

"Sobo Camp"
| Sobo Camp
Previous location of Turtle Bay Beach Club's old campsite

"Sala Gate Tsavo East NP"
| Sala Gate Tsavo East NP

"Manyani Gate Tsavo East NP"
| Manyani Gate Tsavo East NP