KIMOTHO'S ADVENTURES

River Gura flows in a deep valley inhabited by Agikuyu people. Many of the people here are small holding farmers who grow coffee and tea as the main cash crops. Many have also taken into dairy farming. The roads in Gura valley are well tarmacked and therefore accessing the place is easy.

The water levels of Lake Nakuru seems to be rising every day. It has claimed back a big chunk of the forest. Most of the submerged trees have since died. Our attention was was caught by this dry part of the forest ironically submerged in the lake.

We came across this herd of antelopes. This particular kind of antelope is often on the move. They are a favorite meal of a number of big cats including  Leopard, Cheetah, and  lion. They are very good at splinting. The casual walk means that there is no known danger around. They are feeling safe. Interesting, all animals in the park seemed not very bothered by vehicles or the presence of human being. With time they have learnt that we are not source of danger to them. Many of them just stare back or go on with their business as if we were part of the fauna and flora.  .

The female baboons are very motherly. They have the responsibility of taking care of the baby baboons. Often the baby baboon rides on the back of the mother but would constantly and playfully jump off to the ground. The mother never got tired of assisting it to climb back and enjoy the ride again. 

Then we met these Baboons having some good time here. They were not very impressed by our intrusion into their business. The looks betrayed it all. The males were still aroused. They were waiting for our departure. And so we did not want to want to hang around to witness the baboon romance.

Lake Nakuru National Park happens to have some of the most beautiful terrains in the world. Have a look